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BD55 JHH

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JHH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 98,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 94,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,759 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 78,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,406 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,257 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,084 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 30,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BD55 JHH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD55 JHH, 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 BD55 JHH registered?

BD55 JHH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is BD55 JHH safe to buy?

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