2005 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · FY05 HBH
2005 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 206,994 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
FY05 HBH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2018
- 206,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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FY05 HBH Mileage History
- 28/02/200841,338 mi
- 04/03/200841,544 mi+206 mi
- 12/03/200956,056 mi+14,512 mi
- 04/03/201069,057 mi+13,001 mi
- 03/03/201183,780 mi+14,723 mi
- 03/03/201183,780 mi
- 06/03/201298,705 mi+14,925 mi
- 12/03/2013115,553 mi+16,848 mi
- 13/02/2014125,129 mi+9,576 mi
- 16/02/2015142,753 mi+17,624 mi
- 01/03/2016157,701 mi+14,948 mi
- 21/02/2017174,827 mi+17,126 mi
- 06/03/2018194,692 mi+19,865 mi
- 05/11/2018206,994 mi+12,302 mi
- 06/11/2018206,994 mi
Average of roughly 15,497 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
FY05 HBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 5 Series (FY05 HBH) between February 2008 and November 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2018 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 (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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