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KX54 WBO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,115 mi
Last recorded186,115 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 WBO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 186,115 miles

Offside Rear ride sensor inop

Fail 9 Jul 2018 185,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 179,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 170,089 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside front lower rear ball joint slight play

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush slight play

smoke from exhaust

Fail 23 Feb 2016 170,089 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside front lower rear ball joint slight play

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush slight play

smoke from exhaust

Pass 23 Feb 2015 162,612 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 150,038 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 136,368 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 124,475 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 124,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 111,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,449 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,985 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,302 miles

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

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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KX54 WBO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KX54 WBO, 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 KX54 WBO registered?

KX54 WBO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is KX54 WBO safe to buy?

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