2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · RK05 OED
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 195,236 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/02/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,236 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
RK05 OED Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2017
- 195,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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RK05 OED Mileage History
- 20/02/200843,237 mi
- 23/02/200954,272 mi+11,035 mi
- 28/09/200961,516 mi+7,244 mi
- 26/02/201069,236 mi+7,720 mi
- 15/03/201189,791 mi+20,555 mi
- 23/03/2012101,220 mi+11,429 mi
- 02/05/2013111,752 mi+10,532 mi
- 08/05/2013111,752 mi
- 25/02/2014124,680 mi+12,928 mi
- 31/01/2015145,807 mi+21,127 mi
- 26/02/2016171,045 mi+25,238 mi
- 21/02/2017195,205 mi+24,160 mi
- 22/02/2017195,236 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 16,873 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
RK05 OED 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 (RK05 OED) between February 2008 and February 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
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