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CN03 AKN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,300 mi
Last recorded142,300 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 AKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 142,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 118,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,231 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 111,295 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,089 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 105,112 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,225 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,790 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 75,580 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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CN03 AKN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN03 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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CN03 AKN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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