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AK55 XFN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

214,377 mi
Last recorded214,377 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XFN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 214,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 194,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 181,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 169,378 miles

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

Offside Front bump stop split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in n/s swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 169,378 miles

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

Offside Front bump stop split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in n/s swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 160,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,026 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 153,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 152,926 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 138,415 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 138,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 123,113 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 123,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 115,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,712 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,834 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,885 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,440 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 XFN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFN, 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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AK55 XFN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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