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DA55 NLX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

237,014 mi
Last recorded237,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 NLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 237,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 220,024 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 202,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 200,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 200,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high above 0% (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 196,077 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 191,411 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 191,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 187,560 miles

Exhaust emission level too low to register on diesel smoke tester machine.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 171,611 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 171,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 140,812 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 140,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 119,974 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,680 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 NLX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

DA55 NLX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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