2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · F13 HLY
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 211,510 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,510 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
F13 HLY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 211,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F13 HLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 5 Series (F13 HLY) between July 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
F13 HLY Mileage History
- 11/07/200847,013 mi
- 23/07/200971,018 mi+24,005 mi
- 23/07/201083,112 mi+12,094 mi
- 24/07/201083,112 mi
- 06/07/201193,136 mi+10,024 mi
- 17/07/201299,777 mi+6,641 mi
- 25/07/2013108,506 mi+8,729 mi
- 25/07/2013108,506 mi
- 19/07/2014119,986 mi+11,480 mi
- 19/07/2014119,986 mi
- 10/07/2015127,335 mi+7,349 mi
- 10/07/2015127,335 mi
- 15/06/2016137,488 mi+10,153 mi
- 15/06/2016137,488 mi
- 16/06/2017147,158 mi+9,670 mi
- 31/07/2018156,343 mi+9,185 mi
- 31/07/2018156,343 mi
- 09/07/2019162,484 mi+6,141 mi
- 14/07/2020163,694 mi+1,210 mi
- 15/07/2020163,704 mi+10 mi
- 29/07/2021181,069 mi+17,365 mi
- 29/07/2022193,431 mi+12,362 mi
- 29/08/2023199,582 mi+6,151 mi
- 01/03/2025206,331 mi+6,749 mi
- 27/04/2026211,510 mi+5,179 mi
- 27/04/2026211,510 mi
Average of roughly 9,245 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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