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HK55 FGM

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,349 mi
Last recorded146,349 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 FGM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 146,349 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 137,588 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 137,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,701 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm balljoint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,447 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,162 miles

Headlamp casings faded, not seriously affecting beam image

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 121,162 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer casings faded, temp repair applied at time of test. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp casings faded, not seriously affecting beam image

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,959 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 113,951 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 108,219 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,259 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 89,488 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 89,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,407 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 75,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on dfisplay

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 54,911 miles

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)

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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HK55 FGM is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK55 FGM, 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 HK55 FGM registered?

HK55 FGM is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is HK55 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 FGM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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