2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · BG55 AAV
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 163,676 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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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BG55 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 163,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG55 AAV 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 5 Series (BG55 AAV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BG55 AAV Mileage History
- 05/09/2023152,114 mi
- 16/09/2024153,752 mi+1,638 mi
- 10/09/2025157,463 mi+3,711 mi
- 10/09/2025157,463 mi
- 16/09/2026163,676 mi+6,213 mi
Average of roughly 3,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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