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EA05 EPL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,387 mi
Last recorded194,387 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EPL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 194,387 miles

Both headlamp glasses dull and beams slightly out of focus

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm inner mount

Slight play in offside rear suspension lower arm outer mount

Pass 21 Dec 2016 184,159 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 173,078 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 158,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 158,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 143,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 55,407 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,523 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,301 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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EA05 EPL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EA05 EPL, 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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EA05 EPL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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