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CEZ 3148

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,295 mi
Last recorded138,295 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 3148
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 138,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis , Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 138,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under-chassis , Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 136,796 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,891 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,042 miles

engine light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 101,978 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,477 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,065 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,065 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,822 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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CEZ 3148 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CEZ 3148, 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 CEZ 3148 registered?

CEZ 3148 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is CEZ 3148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEZ 3148 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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