2005 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · VU05 CEF
2005 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 157,047 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
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VU05 CEF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2025
- 157,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU05 CEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 5 Series (VU05 CEF) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VU05 CEF Mileage History
- 11/02/2022138,418 mi
- 02/07/2024147,512 mi+9,094 mi
- 16/07/2024147,529 mi+17 mi
- 22/07/2025157,047 mi+9,518 mi
Average of roughly 5,413 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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