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CN55 KNO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,510 mi
Last recorded174,510 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 KNO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 174,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 156,712 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 156,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 150,217 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 232,140 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 137,271 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 129,784 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,678 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 120,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 112,444 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 106,016 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 85,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,209 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,068 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,558 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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CN55 KNO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN55 KNO, 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 CN55 KNO registered?

CN55 KNO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is CN55 KNO safe to buy?

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