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EJ55 DNV

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,761 mi
Last recorded194,761 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DNV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 194,761 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 176,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 171,293 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 164,964 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 156,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 151,946 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 145,537 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 131,735 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 131,735 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,972 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 107,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,623 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,219 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,442 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 60,527 miles

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

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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EJ55 DNV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ55 DNV, 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 EJ55 DNV registered?

EJ55 DNV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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