MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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) ()
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
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)
both front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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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.
Is AK05 PXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK05 PXJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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