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PK55 UPN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,324 mi
Last recorded162,324 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 UPN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 162,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 152,145 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,651 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 22 Nov 2016 141,651 miles

Statutory seat belt missing unable to check back seatbelts due to load (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 131,368 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,150 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,562 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,636 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PK55 UPN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PK55 UPN, 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 PK55 UPN registered?

PK55 UPN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is PK55 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 UPN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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