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DG55 AHZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,312 mi
Last recorded177,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AHZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 177,312 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 163,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 163,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2019 132,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 121,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 116,102 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 116,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,312 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 104,831 miles

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

No emissions detected at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2015 104,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

No emissions detected at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres, treads wearing edges.

long parking brake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,795 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,267 miles

both front tyres uneven wear on inner and outer tread(feathered)

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner and outer tread(feathered)

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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DG55 AHZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DG55 AHZ, 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 DG55 AHZ registered?

DG55 AHZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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