2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · MF55 FWT
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/09/2005. Recorded mileage 154,809 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
MF55 FWT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2022
- 154,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering 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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MF55 FWT Mileage History
- 12/10/2021140,805 mi
- 28/10/2021141,003 mi+198 mi
- 02/11/2022154,809 mi+13,806 mi
- 11/11/2022154,809 mi
Average of roughly 12,949 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MF55 FWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 5 Series (MF55 FWT) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2022 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: Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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