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KH05 FJX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

252,570 mi
Last recorded252,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 FJX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 252,570 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 238,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 229,004 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 216,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front 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 12 Mar 2016 194,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 190,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 160,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 151,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 139,422 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 139,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 207,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 109,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 153,290 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 153,227 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 May 2008 75,781 miles

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

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

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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KH05 FJX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KH05 FJX, 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 KH05 FJX registered?

KH05 FJX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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