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KJ55 URB

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

235,400 mi
Last recorded235,400 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 URB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 235,400 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 235,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 216,262 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 30 Nov 2017 216,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Dec 2016 197,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 174,159 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 174,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 152,052 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Dec 2014 152,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 128,369 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 112,089 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion rear metal brake pipe (above axle)

low parking brake reading offside rear

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,562 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

low parking brake reading offside rear

Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,705 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 80,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,968 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,840 miles

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

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)

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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KJ55 URB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KJ55 URB, 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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KJ55 URB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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