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KG55 JMU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,266 mi
Last recorded139,266 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 JMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 139,266 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished at Ferrell (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour Orange (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four and perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))

evidence of oil leak on under trays

Fail 21 Aug 2018 219,298 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camera and object hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished at Ferrell (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour Orange (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four and perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))

evidence of oil leak on under trays

Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,472 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,882 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,882 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 87,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,240 miles

all 4 tyres worn to the limit at time of test

no acceleration detected from smoke meter

Pass 18 Aug 2012 72,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,219 miles

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,353 miles

both front inner tyres worn

both rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,587 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,321 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,314 miles

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

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 JMU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JMU, 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 KG55 JMU?

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What year was KG55 JMU registered?

KG55 JMU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is KG55 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG55 JMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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