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CU05 NKA

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NKA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,629 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 121,940 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 106,199 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 90,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,297 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,780 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 58,655 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning light on dash

high travel on handbrake

lumpy idle when vehicle is first started

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,655 miles

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

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

brake warning light on dash

high travel on handbrake

lumpy idle when vehicle is first started

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,022 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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CU05 NKA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CU05 NKA, 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 CU05 NKA registered?

CU05 NKA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is CU05 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 NKA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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