2005 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · GK05 FBU
2005 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 110,095 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK05 FBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 110,095 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.
GK05 FBU 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 (GK05 FBU) between February 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GK05 FBU Mileage History
- 24/02/202296,845 mi
- 24/02/202296,845 mi
- 21/04/2023101,548 mi+4,703 mi
- 25/04/2024105,624 mi+4,076 mi
- 12/06/2025110,095 mi+4,471 mi
Average of roughly 4,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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