2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · CE05 XDJ
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 176,630 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE05 XDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 176,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE05 XDJ 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 (CE05 XDJ) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
CE05 XDJ Mileage History
- 30/09/2022165,693 mi
- 30/09/2022165,693 mi
- 15/09/2023170,301 mi+4,608 mi
- 13/10/2024176,627 mi+6,326 mi
- 14/10/2024176,630 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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