2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · KW55 YKB
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 231,726 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KW55 YKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2025
- 231,726 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KW55 YKB Mileage History
- 31/05/2023215,257 mi
- 14/05/2024223,476 mi+8,219 mi
- 29/05/2024223,733 mi+257 mi
- 07/06/2025231,726 mi+7,993 mi
- 07/06/2025231,726 mi
Average of roughly 8,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KW55 YKB 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 (KW55 YKB) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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