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PJ55 XBT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,159 mi
Last recorded163,159 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 XBT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 163,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 160,069 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 147,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 138,012 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 132,066 miles

Outer Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs have some rust build up on outer edges.

full lowere engine/box covers fitted.

rear brake pipe running above rear subframe corroded in clips.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 132,066 miles

front brake discs have some rust build up on outer edges.

full lowere engine/box covers fitted.

rear brake pipe running above rear subframe corroded in clips.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 124,202 miles

full lower engine/box & side floor covers fitted.

minor delamiation of front number plate.

oil level close to min mark.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 124,202 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

full lower engine/box & side floor covers fitted.

minor delamiation of front number plate.

oil level close to min mark.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside side light 50% WORKING

Pass 6 Feb 2009 82,945 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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PJ55 XBT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ55 XBT, 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 PJ55 XBT registered?

PJ55 XBT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is PJ55 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 XBT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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