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MF55 FWT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,809 mi
Last recorded154,809 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 FWT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 154,809 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 154,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 141,003 miles

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

tyre monitor light on

Fail 12 Oct 2021 140,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 133,147 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 133,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 127,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 110,081 miles

Offside Front play @ road wheel

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,654 miles

Offside Front play at road wheel

Offside Front play at road wheel

Offside Front play at road wheel

Offside Front play at road wheel

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,174 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,687 miles

emmissions to clean

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2014 66,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

emmissions to clean

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2012 47,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn/pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,476 miles

front brake discs worn/pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,085 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,033 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,916 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,141 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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MF55 FWT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF55 FWT, 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 MF55 FWT registered?

MF55 FWT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is MF55 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 FWT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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