2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DN55 ELV
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 137,488 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
DN55 ELV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 137,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DN55 ELV Mileage History
- 23/11/2021121,862 mi
- 05/12/2022125,271 mi+3,409 mi
- 09/12/2023130,017 mi+4,746 mi
- 05/12/2024134,014 mi+3,997 mi
- 24/11/2025137,488 mi+3,474 mi
Average of roughly 3,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN55 ELV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (DN55 ELV) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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