2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · BN05 RCZ
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 85,829 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
BN05 RCZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2017
- 85,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BN05 RCZ Mileage History
- 04/04/200842,999 mi
- 04/06/200944,192 mi+1,193 mi
- 04/06/200944,192 mi
- 01/06/201047,832 mi+3,640 mi
- 02/06/201047,840 mi+8 mi
- 27/06/201150,453 mi+2,613 mi
- 03/07/201253,813 mi+3,360 mi
- 12/07/201253,896 mi+83 mi
- 16/07/201358,213 mi+4,317 mi
- 14/06/201459,416 mi+1,203 mi
- 22/05/201562,929 mi+3,513 mi
- 09/06/201668,773 mi+5,844 mi
- 09/06/201785,829 mi+17,056 mi
Average of roughly 4,665 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BN05 RCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 5 Series (BN05 RCZ) between April 2008 and June 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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