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AX55 BFY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,422 mi
Last recorded113,422 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BFY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 113,422 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 110,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,129 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,588 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,436 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 59,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,652 miles

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

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

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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AX55 BFY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX55 BFY, 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

How do I check the history of AX55 BFY?

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What year was AX55 BFY registered?

AX55 BFY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AX55 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 BFY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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