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CA05 PZZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,259 mi
Last recorded143,259 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 PZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 143,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 135,670 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 135,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 107,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,356 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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CA05 PZZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 CA05 PZZ, 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

How do I check the history of CA05 PZZ?

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What year was CA05 PZZ registered?

CA05 PZZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is CA05 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 PZZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA05 PZZ have outstanding finance?

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