2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · BK55 KKV
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 143,881 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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BK55 KKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2025
- 143,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK55 KKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 5 Series (BK55 KKV) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BK55 KKV Mileage History
- 26/02/2022120,924 mi
- 17/03/2023127,230 mi+6,306 mi
- 08/02/2024135,708 mi+8,478 mi
- 15/02/2025143,881 mi+8,173 mi
Average of roughly 7,729 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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