2005 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LS55 WAA
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 172,955 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LS55 WAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 172,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LS55 WAA Mileage History
- 13/09/2022160,265 mi
- 28/11/2022161,266 mi+1,001 mi
- 13/12/2023161,322 mi+56 mi
- 13/12/2023161,322 mi
- 09/12/2024172,955 mi+11,633 mi
Average of roughly 5,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS55 WAA 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 (LS55 WAA) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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