2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · MJ05 TMU
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13/05/2005. Recorded mileage 120,167 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
MJ05 TMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 120,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MJ05 TMU Mileage History
- 06/10/2023106,602 mi
- 15/10/2024113,962 mi+7,360 mi
- 24/10/2024113,963 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2025120,167 mi+6,204 mi
- 25/11/2025120,167 mi
Average of roughly 6,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ05 TMU 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 (MJ05 TMU) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire and lambda very high (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning one angel eye not working (4.2.1”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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