MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall no cords showing
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall no cords showing
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
interior mirror cracked
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK55 XAY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 PK55 XAY, 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 XAY registered?
PK55 XAY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 December 2005.
Is PK55 XAY safe to buy?
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