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E9 PJA

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,429 mi
Last recorded48,429 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 PJA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,429 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 48,426 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,399 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 48,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 39,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake needs slight adjusting

Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,614 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 30,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,305 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 14 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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E9 PJA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,394cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E9 PJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E9 PJA registered?

E9 PJA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is E9 PJA safe to buy?

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