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CX55 ASO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ASO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,029 miles

play in o/s steering inner arm

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,115 miles

o/s/f skirt loose

Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,102 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 49,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,359 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,406 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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CX55 ASO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CX55 ASO, 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 CX55 ASO registered?

CX55 ASO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is CX55 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 ASO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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