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CEZ 8386

2005 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,748 mi
Last recorded163,748 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 8386
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 163,748 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 163,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 157,846 miles

Front front number plate damaged and cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 154,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,496 miles

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

head lamps faded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 144,494 miles

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

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

head lamps faded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 131,628 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 123,849 miles

Front headlamp lenses poor condition and pattern weakening

Nearside Front wheel has small dent on inner rim bead

Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,303 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 119,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,114 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 110,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 101,551 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 101,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,391 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 95,277 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 90,552 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,384 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,691 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 8386 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 8386, 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 8386 registered?

CEZ 8386 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is CEZ 8386 safe to buy?

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