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EEZ 1887

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,142 mi
Last recorded181,142 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 1887
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 181,142 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 181,142 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 170,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 155,018 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 155,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 149,427 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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EEZ 1887 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEZ 1887, 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

How do I check the history of EEZ 1887?

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What year was EEZ 1887 registered?

EEZ 1887 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is EEZ 1887 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEZ 1887 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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