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EA55 MZF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

182,999 mi
Last recorded182,999 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 MZF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 182,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 172,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 163,123 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 150,997 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 140,196 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 127,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 113,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 99,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 142,554 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 124,581 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 124,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,292 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 58,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 53,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,662 miles

front reg. plate 3d effect

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,994 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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EA55 MZF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EA55 MZF, 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 EA55 MZF registered?

EA55 MZF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is EA55 MZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 MZF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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