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PJ55 XFB

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,005 mi
Last recorded153,005 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 XFB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 153,005 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 153,005 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 140,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 128,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,344 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 112,335 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 112,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,900 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,272 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 48,561 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 38,828 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 XFB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

PJ55 XFB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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