2005 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · GX55 LWO
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 145,858 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
GX55 LWO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2021
- 145,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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GX55 LWO Mileage History
- 08/12/2008112,068 mi
- 13/12/2008112,114 mi+46 mi
- 24/12/2009115,110 mi+2,996 mi
- 08/12/2010117,485 mi+2,375 mi
- 13/12/2011121,367 mi+3,882 mi
- 13/12/2011121,367 mi
- 23/11/2012125,709 mi+4,342 mi
- 03/12/2013129,898 mi+4,189 mi
- 26/11/2014133,286 mi+3,388 mi
- 03/11/2015134,939 mi+1,653 mi
- 03/11/2015134,939 mi
- 11/01/201753,256 mi-81,683 mi
- 11/01/2018142,186 mi+88,930 mi
- 14/01/2019144,446 mi+2,260 mi
- 30/01/2020145,378 mi+932 mi
- 14/01/2021145,858 mi+480 mi
- 18/01/2021145,858 mi
Average of roughly 2,790 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GX55 LWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 5 Series (GX55 LWO) between December 2008 and January 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”.
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