2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · 330 CWP
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 102,258 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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330 CWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 102,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
330 CWP 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 (330 CWP) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
330 CWP Mileage History
- 28/02/2023100,854 mi
- 26/02/2024101,317 mi+463 mi
- 14/02/2025101,829 mi+512 mi
- 11/02/2026102,258 mi+429 mi
- 11/02/2026102,258 mi
Average of roughly 475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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