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CF54 AKN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,084 mi
Last recorded162,084 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 AKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 162,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 154,470 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 154,467 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 3 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 145,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 137,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,619 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,723 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

o/s/r coil spring corroded

play o/s/f wheel bearing

reinforcement plate for suspension missing

slight play both steering rack ends

Fail 9 Aug 2013 123,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 123,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2012 115,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 180,430 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 154,694 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 121,002 miles

hand brake near end of travel

Fail 25 Feb 2009 120,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 2 May 2008 92,264 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CF54 AKN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CF54 AKN, 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 CF54 AKN registered?

CF54 AKN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is CF54 AKN safe to buy?

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