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AK05 PXJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,372 mi
Last recorded156,372 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 156,372 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2019 156,372 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet /and under bonnet items not checked (3.1 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen condensation in head light (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2018 153,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 148,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 148,861 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 138,720 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 123,134 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 123,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,078 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,362 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,005 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,616 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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AK05 PXJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK05 PXJ, 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 AK05 PXJ registered?

AK05 PXJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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