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BJ55 DMO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

259,078 mi
Last recorded259,078 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 DMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 259,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 250,586 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 242,212 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 231,251 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 219,233 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 210,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 210,116 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 195,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 185,478 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 163,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 141,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 121,665 miles

smoke test gave zero reading no print out

Pass 23 Oct 2010 99,281 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres worn

slight play in rear suspension knuckles

Pass 17 Oct 2009 71,921 miles

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

advise front brake discs and pads

advise rear brake pads worn

Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,782 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,860 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,407 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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BJ55 DMO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

BJ55 DMO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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