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KG55 FKS

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

251,391 mi
Last recorded251,391 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 FKS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 251,391 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 251,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 239,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 226,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 212,444 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arms lower bushes worn

Fail 26 Aug 2022 212,444 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arms lower bushes worn

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Drivers airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 196,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 185,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 174,783 miles

Headlights deteriorating

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 163,780 miles

Headlights starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2018 163,780 miles

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

Headlights starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2017 146,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 128,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 113,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,588 miles

Both front tyres almost bald on inner & outer edges.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 101,588 miles

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

Both front tyres almost bald on inner & outer edges.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,096 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,057 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,511 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,356 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT,SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED.

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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KG55 FKS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 KG55 FKS, 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 KG55 FKS registered?

KG55 FKS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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