2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LD55 SXJ
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 246,897 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LD55 SXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 246,897 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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LD55 SXJ Mileage History
- 10/08/2023242,194 mi
- 20/08/2024243,857 mi+1,663 mi
- 20/08/2024243,861 mi+4 mi
- 14/08/2025246,891 mi+3,030 mi
- 05/09/2025246,897 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD55 SXJ 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 (LD55 SXJ) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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