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CK05 AHN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,094 mi
Last recorded186,094 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 AHN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 186,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 176,113 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 6 Oct 2022 176,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured both front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2021

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,869 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 Oct 2019 147,214 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 147,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 139,169 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 130,803 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 106,321 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 106,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,226 miles

Emissions not recordable

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,051 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,051 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,645 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 44,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,381 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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CK05 AHN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CK05 AHN, 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 CK05 AHN registered?

CK05 AHN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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