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EO05 KUJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

359,669 mi
Last recorded359,669 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 KUJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 359,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 209,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 198,875 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 198,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 192,587 miles

cut in n/s/f outer wall not to cord

Fail 16 Jul 2020 192,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cut in n/s/f outer wall not to cord

Pass 19 Apr 2019 184,928 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 184,928 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 178,744 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2018 178,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 170,920 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 170,741 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 163,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 158,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 158,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 147,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 135,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,976 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 100,436 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

0 reading on diesel smoke test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear suspension squeaking

Pass 3 Apr 2010 73,060 miles

Nearside rear tyre, nail in tread, recommend attention.

Fail 2 Apr 2010 73,043 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre, nail in tread, recommend attention.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,068 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 58,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,950 miles

Minor cracks in O/S/F tyre tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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EO05 KUJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EO05 KUJ, 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.

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What year was EO05 KUJ registered?

EO05 KUJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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