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M55 EBY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,561 mi
Last recorded185,561 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 EBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 185,561 miles

Offside parking brake effort slightly low and parking brake has slight travel

Rear exhaust hitting bottom of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2015 179,887 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 179,887 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 174,364 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 174,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 106,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 92,966 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 92,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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M55 EBY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M55 EBY, 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 M55 EBY registered?

M55 EBY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is M55 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 EBY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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