MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
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.
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.
full lower engine/box & side floor covers fitted.
minor delamiation of front number plate.
oil level close to min mark.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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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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How do I check the history of PJ55 XBT?
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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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