2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · PK05 MYV
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 96,662 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK05 MYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 96,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK05 MYV 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 (PK05 MYV) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (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.
PK05 MYV Mileage History
- 28/03/202288,245 mi
- 23/03/202391,126 mi+2,881 mi
- 26/03/202493,426 mi+2,300 mi
- 14/03/202595,287 mi+1,861 mi
- 20/03/202696,662 mi+1,375 mi
Average of roughly 2,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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