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BF55 NHL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,174 mi
Last recorded149,174 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 NHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 149,174 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 126,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 94,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f & both rear tyres close to legal limit. rear discs slight wear.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,984 miles

n/s/f & both rear tyres close to legal limit. rear discs slight wear.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,799 miles

Pos tracking out

Fail 9 Sep 2011 72,799 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pos tracking out

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,514 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,279 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,904 miles

emissions to low to register on gas test

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,879 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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BF55 NHL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF55 NHL, 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 BF55 NHL registered?

BF55 NHL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is BF55 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 NHL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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