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KF05 SZE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,681 mi
Last recorded130,681 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 SZE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 130,681 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 124,761 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,498 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 98,454 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,418 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 87,418 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 72,310 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

offside front tyre deteriorated at inside and outside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,949 miles

bonnet damaged

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front bumper damaged

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,343 miles

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

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

damage on o/s/r door & o/s/f bumper corner

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,620 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,358 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 39,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,814 miles

DAMAGE TO BONNET

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS WELL WORN

HEADLIGHTS SET LOW

IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

TRIMS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 May 2008 26,859 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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KF05 SZE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KF05 SZE, 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 KF05 SZE?

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What year was KF05 SZE registered?

KF05 SZE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is KF05 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF05 SZE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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