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HJ05 KZB

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,169 mi
Last recorded156,169 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 KZB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 156,169 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 156,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 149,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 149,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 135,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 129,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2010 125,973 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 125,973 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 122,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 111,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 95,222 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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HJ05 KZB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ05 KZB, 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 HJ05 KZB registered?

HJ05 KZB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is HJ05 KZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ05 KZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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