2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FP55 VDO
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 136,405 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FP55 VDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 136,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FP55 VDO Mileage History
- 06/05/2023111,924 mi
- 06/05/2023111,924 mi
- 18/05/2024124,919 mi+12,995 mi
- 17/05/2025136,398 mi+11,479 mi
- 19/05/2025136,405 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 12,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP55 VDO 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 (FP55 VDO) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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