2005 BMW 2.0L Diesel · RA55 ABK
2005 BMW (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 200,730 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RA55 ABK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 200,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA55 ABK 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 Unknown (RA55 ABK) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RA55 ABK Mileage History
- 20/02/2023186,085 mi
- 20/02/2024191,837 mi+5,752 mi
- 01/03/2024191,840 mi+3 mi
- 03/03/2025199,015 mi+7,175 mi
- 01/08/2026200,730 mi+1,715 mi
Average of roughly 4,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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