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EK55 KZD

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

186,307 mi
Last recorded186,307 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KZD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 186,307 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 181,175 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 179,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 163,099 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing thorough inspection of underside

Fail 7 Sep 2021 163,097 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

under trays fitted preventing thorough inspection of underside

Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,051 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 116,189 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently catch (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle protection covers underneath car prevents thorough inspection.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,923 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,034 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,949 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,194 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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EK55 KZD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EK55 KZD, 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 EK55 KZD registered?

EK55 KZD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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