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EF55 UWL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,208 mi
Last recorded87,208 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 87,208 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 87,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 77,111 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,019 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,576 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,581 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,982 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,338 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,114 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,042 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,580 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,013 miles

near side rear tyre cut in outer wall no cords showing

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,523 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 UWL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

EF55 UWL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is EF55 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 UWL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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