2005 BMW 520D SE 2.0L Heavy oil · MM55 EDF
2005 BMW 520D SE (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 29 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 180,811 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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.
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MM55 EDF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2022
- 180,811 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.
MM55 EDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520D Se (MM55 EDF) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MM55 EDF Mileage History
- 01/12/2021177,840 mi
- 06/12/2021177,846 mi+6 mi
- 30/11/2022180,724 mi+2,878 mi
- 14/12/2022180,811 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 2,871 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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