The road tax status for FD55 ESF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FD55 ESF?

The MOT for FD55 ESF is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 October 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of FD55 ESF?

The recorded mileage for FD55 ESF is 156,184 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FD55 ESF ULEZ compliant?

No, FD55 ESF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Archived DVLA Record

2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FD55 ESF

FD55 ESF

2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13/12/2005. Recorded mileage 156,184 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 520
Year / Origin: 2005 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 02/10/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 156,184 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/10/2024

Tax Status

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Mileage: 156,184 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1995cc

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FD55 ESF Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2023
156,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently

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FD55 ESF Mileage History

17/09/2021136,564 mi
30/09/2022150,957 mi+14,393 mi
29/09/2023156,161 mi+5,204 mi
04/10/2023156,184 mi+23 mi

Average of roughly 9,592 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

FD55 ESF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 02:55

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (FD55 ESF) between September 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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