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BJ55 DLZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

199,960 mi
Last recorded199,960 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 DLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 199,960 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 186,156 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 186,156 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 170,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 156,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 121,199 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 116,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 115,739 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 111,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 107,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 100,313 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,048 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 89,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,098 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,098 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 67,827 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,041 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BJ55 DLZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BJ55 DLZ, 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 BJ55 DLZ registered?

BJ55 DLZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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