2005 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · HV55 SZG
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 174,749 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV55 SZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 174,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV55 SZG 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 (HV55 SZG) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HV55 SZG Mileage History
- 01/03/2023152,896 mi
- 15/03/2024168,305 mi+15,409 mi
- 15/03/2024168,305 mi
- 14/04/2025174,747 mi+6,442 mi
- 15/04/2025174,749 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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