2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MM55 CCY
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 167,085 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MM55 CCY Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 167,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 CCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (MM55 CCY) between December 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MM55 CCY Mileage History
- 01/12/200830,046 mi
- 11/12/200944,979 mi+14,933 mi
- 29/11/201051,664 mi+6,685 mi
- 30/11/201155,545 mi+3,881 mi
- 01/12/201155,547 mi+2 mi
- 10/12/201263,181 mi+7,634 mi
- 16/01/201468,638 mi+5,457 mi
- 16/01/201468,638 mi
- 15/01/201574,973 mi+6,335 mi
- 15/01/201574,973 mi
- 11/01/201682,661 mi+7,688 mi
- 11/01/201682,661 mi
- 11/01/201789,730 mi+7,069 mi
- 11/01/201789,730 mi
- 09/01/201896,487 mi+6,757 mi
- 09/01/201896,487 mi
- 09/01/2019101,880 mi+5,393 mi
- 09/01/2019101,880 mi
- 10/01/2020108,493 mi+6,613 mi
- 10/01/2020108,493 mi
- 27/01/2021119,302 mi+10,809 mi
- 27/01/2021119,302 mi
- 24/01/2022208,698 km
- 19/01/2023138,830 mi
- 25/01/2024150,142 mi+11,312 mi
- 25/01/2024150,142 mi
- 20/01/2025159,374 mi+9,232 mi
- 20/01/2025159,374 mi
- 27/01/2026167,085 mi+7,711 mi
- 27/01/2026167,085 mi
Average of roughly 7,988 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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