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EN55 FPT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,818 mi
Last recorded152,818 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 FPT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 152,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 142,902 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 136,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,929 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 127,973 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 127,973 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,678 miles

245/35/19 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,595 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 102,595 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,472 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,472 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,913 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,894 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,089 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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EN55 FPT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EN55 FPT, 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 EN55 FPT?

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What year was EN55 FPT registered?

EN55 FPT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is EN55 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 FPT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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