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813 EJO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

191,541 mi
Last recorded191,541 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration813 EJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 191,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 190,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 189,766 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 188,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 187,070 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 185,209 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 185,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 183,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 181,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 179,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 176,176 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 170,258 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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813 EJO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 106,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 813 EJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 813 EJO registered?

813 EJO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is 813 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 813 EJO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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