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PJ05 DXP

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,945 mi
Last recorded108,945 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 DXP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 108,945 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 108,939 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,727 miles

front tyres wearing inside

slight play offside rear anti roll link

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,600 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,214 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,212 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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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PJ05 DXP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ05 DXP, 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 PJ05 DXP registered?

PJ05 DXP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is PJ05 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 DXP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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