The road tax status for EO55 XES is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for EO55 XES?

The MOT for EO55 XES is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of EO55 XES?

The recorded mileage for EO55 XES is 187,548 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is EO55 XES ULEZ compliant?

No, EO55 XES does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does EO55 XES have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, EO55 XES is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · EO55 XES

EO55 XES

2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/09/2005. Recorded mileage 187,548 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 520
Year / Origin: 2005 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 01/07/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 187,548 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

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Valid until 01/07/2024

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Mileage: 187,548 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1995cc

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EO55 XES Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
187,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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EO55 XES Mileage History

01/07/20221,670 mi
01/07/2022182,400 mi+180,730 mi
03/07/2023187,546 mi+5,146 mi
03/07/2023187,548 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 184,946 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

EO55 XES MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 20:54

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (EO55 XES) between July 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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