2005 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · VN05 FCJ
2005 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 136,278 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN05 FCJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2023
- 136,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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VN05 FCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 5 Series (VN05 FCJ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2023 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
VN05 FCJ Mileage History
- 27/07/2022129,266 mi
- 27/07/2022129,266 mi
- 25/07/2023136,278 mi+7,012 mi
Average of roughly 7,055 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 5 Series (E60/E61)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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