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DU05 FJJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

104,159 mi
Last recorded104,159 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FJJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 104,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 75,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 72,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible hose to front section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,507 miles

Engine covers and front to rear under trays are fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 354,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,685 miles

Unable to inspect the full length of brake pipes, due to underbody of vehicle plastic covering fitted.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 55,685 miles

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

Unable to inspect the full length of brake pipes, due to underbody of vehicle plastic covering fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,326 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

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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DU05 FJJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DU05 FJJ, 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 DU05 FJJ registered?

DU05 FJJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DU05 FJJ safe to buy?

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