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KN05 HNV

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

146,395 mi
Last recorded146,395 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 HNV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 146,395 miles

eml light on

Fail 26 Jun 2026 146,395 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Jun 2025 141,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 141,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 134,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack area play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 129,925 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough top strut mounts slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front headlamp patterns fading

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack knuckle play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 129,925 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough top strut mounts slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front headlamp patterns fading

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack knuckle play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 117,929 miles

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

Central Front undertray fitted

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 117,852 miles

Central Rear Towbar component defective tow bar electrics not working (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Front undertray fitted

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,834 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 111,834 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2019 109,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Dec 2018 107,728 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2018 107,728 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,283 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 103,965 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front jacking pad missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,965 miles

nearside front jacking pad missing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,583 miles

nearside front jacking pad missing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 102,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front jacking pad missing

Fail 28 Dec 2012 98,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

SRS airbag system indicates a fault

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front jacking pad missing

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 28 Dec 2012 98,567 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)

SRS airbag system indicates a fault

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front jacking pad missing

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 21 Dec 2011 91,629 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,205 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 83,164 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 73,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

front registration plate is slightly damaged

nearside front jacking pad is missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,257 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)

front registration plate is slightly damaged

nearside front jacking pad is missing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,400 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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KN05 HNV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 KN05 HNV, 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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KN05 HNV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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