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KL55 VKD

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,440 mi
Last recorded174,440 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 VKD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 174,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

parking brake effeicence at 16%

Pass 9 Sep 2014 162,658 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 146,521 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 133,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to test

N/S/F tyre low on inner edge

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 7 Sep 2012 133,887 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to test

N/S/F tyre low on inner edge

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 120,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 108,878 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,566 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 97,566 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,878 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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KL55 VKD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KL55 VKD, 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 KL55 VKD registered?

KL55 VKD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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