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E3 BJR

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,508 mi
Last recorded154,508 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BJR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 154,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 154,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 146,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r under floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2020 144,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 137,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 130,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 123,033 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,200 miles

play in steering arms

Fail 22 Apr 2016 114,200 miles

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

play in steering arms

Pass 25 Jan 2014 97,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 97,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 94,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,421 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nsf wing mirror cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,894 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 67,894 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,421 miles

Rear tyre treads on 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,992 miles

rear handbrake not rising at same rate

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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E3 BJR is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E3 BJR, 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 E3 BJR registered?

E3 BJR is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is E3 BJR safe to buy?

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