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A1 XXE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests38 (33 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.8%

Mileage

149,929 mi
Last recorded149,929 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

33 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 149,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 149,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,717 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 119,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 143,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,486 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 110,533 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 132,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 100,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,486 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 119,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,249 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 110,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,406 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake pads starting to get low

both front tyres worn edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,399 miles

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,453 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,830 miles

Rear brake pads starting to get low

all brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,305 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,402 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 50,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 42,456 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,452 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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A1 XXE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.8%.

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 A1 XXE, 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 A1 XXE registered?

A1 XXE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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