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DA55 CFX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

290,524 mi
Last recorded290,524 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 CFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 290,524 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 168,840 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 168,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 151,945 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 151,945 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 127,148 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 126,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 106,623 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 106,613 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,009 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,835 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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DA55 CFX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA55 CFX, 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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What year was DA55 CFX registered?

DA55 CFX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is DA55 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 CFX shows 12 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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