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EF55 SMO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

184,194 mi
Last recorded184,194 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 SMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 184,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 180,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 178,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 175,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 172,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 168,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 159,029 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 148,061 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 138,129 miles

All 4 road tyres are cracked & perished around tread area

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 138,129 miles

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

All 4 road tyres are cracked & perished around tread area

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 98,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,138 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,176 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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EF55 SMO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF55 SMO, 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 EF55 SMO registered?

EF55 SMO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is EF55 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 SMO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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