2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · A4 XBY
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 74,773 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A4 XBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 74,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A4 XBY 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 (A4 XBY) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A4 XBY Mileage History
- 08/04/202255,089 mi
- 08/04/202255,089 mi
- 28/04/202358,298 mi+3,209 mi
- 05/06/202467,198 mi+8,900 mi
- 15/05/202574,773 mi+7,575 mi
Average of roughly 6,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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