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OU55 XJL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,851 mi
Last recorded174,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 174,851 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 158,945 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 127,132 miles

All Tyres Heavily Cracking, Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords.

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Stone Chips In Front Screen.

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2019 127,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All Tyres Heavily Cracking, Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords.

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Stone Chips In Front Screen.

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 112,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/nsr/osr brake pipe ends lightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,397 miles

Underside brake pipes salted up/lightly corroding[4 corners]

Pass 5 Nov 2016 93,006 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,326 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2015 79,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet weather

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,691 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 70,691 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,780 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,740 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

front brake pads getting low on inners.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 60,740 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

front brake pads getting low on inners.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 49,009 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 49,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,958 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,293 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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OU55 XJL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU55 XJL, 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 OU55 XJL registered?

OU55 XJL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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