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2005 BMW 520 2.5L Diesel · LS05 LBU

LS05 LBU

2005 BMW 520 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 123,550 miles. MOT valid until 22/12/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 22/12/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
123,550 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/12/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2497cc
Mechanical Assessment

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LS05 LBU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
  • 123,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LS05 LBU Mileage History

  1. 21/12/2023109,224 mi
  2. 14/12/2024116,083 mi+6,859 mi
  3. 17/12/2024116,089 mi+6 mi
  4. 15/12/2025123,550 mi+7,461 mi
  5. 15/12/2025123,550 mi

Average of roughly 7,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LS05 LBU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 21:50
MOT Analysis

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 (LS05 LBU) between December 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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