2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · N444 ABL
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 122,786 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N444 ABL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 122,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N444 ABL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 5 Series (N444 ABL) between September 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
N444 ABL Mileage History
- 11/09/200830,837 mi
- 11/09/200830,837 mi
- 10/09/200939,491 mi+8,654 mi
- 10/09/200939,491 mi
- 07/09/201047,499 mi+8,008 mi
- 05/09/201154,980 mi+7,481 mi
- 10/09/201264,488 mi+9,508 mi
- 10/09/201264,488 mi
- 05/09/201370,850 mi+6,362 mi
- 06/09/201370,850 mi
- 30/04/201473,061 mi+2,211 mi
- 27/04/201579,484 mi+6,423 mi
- 30/05/201982,100 mi+2,616 mi
- 15/07/202099,052 mi+16,952 mi
- 24/07/2021107,309 mi+8,257 mi
- 22/07/2022111,553 mi+4,244 mi
- 16/08/2023115,656 mi+4,103 mi
- 13/09/2024117,707 mi+2,051 mi
- 27/09/2024117,715 mi+8 mi
- 28/09/2024117,715 mi
- 10/10/2025120,541 mi+2,826 mi
- 29/10/2026122,786 mi+2,245 mi
Average of roughly 5,072 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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