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BK55 BUF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,578 mi
Last recorded163,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BUF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 163,578 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 163,578 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 149,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 149,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 141,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 131,785 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 131,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 120,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,774 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,074 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,497 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,882 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread perished and 2-3mm tread

Fail 10 Jan 2014 56,882 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres tread perished and 2-3mm tread

Fail 14 Jan 2013 50,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to carry out full inspection

offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

offside wiper not clearing screen very well

rear tyres low tread depth

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,805 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to carry out full inspection

offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

offside wiper not clearing screen very well

rear tyres low tread depth

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,091 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,066 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,132 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking between tread

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,073 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK55 BUF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BK55 BUF, 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 BK55 BUF registered?

BK55 BUF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BK55 BUF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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