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KR55 KKL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,811 mi
Last recorded163,811 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 KKL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 163,811 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 159,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 154,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 140,799 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2020 140,799 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,773 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 110,237 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened front x 2 arm bush n/s o/s front (2.4.A.2)

Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened rear bush lower arms x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 109,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel high (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,602 miles

Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 107,602 miles

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

Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 106,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing outer edges

odd wheel fitted to nsr

oil on min

Pass 6 Apr 2013 102,348 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (RFT)

wheel alignment appears to be out (front tyres wearing on outer shoulders)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,231 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,231 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,699 miles

front pads approx 80 worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,987 miles

screaw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,660 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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KR55 KKL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KR55 KKL, 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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What year was KR55 KKL registered?

KR55 KKL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is KR55 KKL safe to buy?

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