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HJ05 XMZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XMZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,846 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front both side (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 112,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 107,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 107,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,415 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GREASE ON REAR BUSHES, BOTH SIDES

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GREASE ON REAR BUSHES, BOTH SIDES

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,438 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,409 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,409 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,988 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 19,988 miles

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

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 XMZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ05 XMZ, 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 HJ05 XMZ registered?

HJ05 XMZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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