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CK55 HZX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,840 mi
Last recorded162,840 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 HZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 162,840 miles

both headlights have cloudy lenses,slightly weak patterns

front anti roll bat link play/wear

front windows tinted

full undertrays

o/s & n/s rear flexi hoses perished

o/s & n/s rear suspension arm bushes perished/deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2018 160,068 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 160,068 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 155,195 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)

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2017 155,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 151,338 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 143,599 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and small cuts in treads

Pass 5 Sep 2014 134,645 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 127,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 127,518 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,521 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 120,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 110,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,536 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 93,536 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,297 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2009 75,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,033 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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CK55 HZX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CK55 HZX, 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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CK55 HZX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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