2005 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YS55 FZF
2005 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 186,198 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS55 FZF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 186,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS55 FZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 520 (YS55 FZF) between November 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YS55 FZF Mileage History
- 28/11/200877,452 mi
- 30/12/200987,851 mi+10,399 mi
- 30/11/201094,171 mi+6,320 mi
- 13/12/2011101,038 mi+6,867 mi
- 05/12/2012112,677 mi+11,639 mi
- 12/12/2013124,636 mi+11,959 mi
- 12/12/2013124,639 mi+3 mi
- 12/12/2014129,261 mi+4,622 mi
- 07/12/2015133,225 mi+3,964 mi
- 07/12/2015133,225 mi
- 15/12/2016137,533 mi+4,308 mi
- 04/01/2017137,741 mi+208 mi
- 12/12/2017141,178 mi+3,437 mi
- 12/12/2017141,184 mi+6 mi
- 07/01/2019150,002 mi+8,818 mi
- 24/01/2020161,816 mi+11,814 mi
- 24/01/2020161,821 mi+5 mi
- 21/01/2021167,419 mi+5,598 mi
- 19/01/2022171,424 mi+4,005 mi
- 25/01/2022175,429 mi+4,005 mi
- 19/07/2023182,614 mi+7,185 mi
- 19/07/2023182,614 mi
- 23/07/2025186,198 mi+3,584 mi
Average of roughly 6,532 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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