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AP55 FXE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

213,899 mi
Last recorded213,899 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 213,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 208,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 202,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 197,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 191,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 187,183 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 187,183 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 183,661 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 183,661 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 176,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 161,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 146,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2015 135,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 123,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2014 123,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 113,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 93,672 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,516 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,355 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 39,355 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AP55 FXE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AP55 FXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP55 FXE registered?

AP55 FXE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AP55 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 FXE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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