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EN54 ZTK

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ZTK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 131,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 131,158 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Mar 2010 124,404 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 124,288 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 107,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge slightly

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,255 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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EN54 ZTK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN54 ZTK, 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

How do I check the history of EN54 ZTK?

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What year was EN54 ZTK registered?

EN54 ZTK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is EN54 ZTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 ZTK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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