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EF55 ZXH

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

284,706 mi
Last recorded284,706 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZXH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 284,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 284,445 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 170,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on boot floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 157,688 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 148,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 141,475 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 141,475 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 128,317 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,169 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn almost down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 77,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre in very dangerous condition (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn almost down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 40,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,387 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,223 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,200 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 21,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres cracking treads.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 14,799 miles

both front tyres have light cracking in treads.

both rear tyres have light cracking in treads.

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 ZXH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF55 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

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

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