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AK55 NXR

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,058 mi
Last recorded128,058 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NXR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 128,058 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2024 125,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Apr 2024 125,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2023 120,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 113,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,390 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 100,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,711 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,141 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,006 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,845 miles

front brake discs; lipped

Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,756 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,190 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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AK55 NXR is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK55 NXR, 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 AK55 NXR registered?

AK55 NXR is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AK55 NXR safe to buy?

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