MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,804 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - front and rear - both ( worn slight ) (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ( mist ) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both (4.1.E.1)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside - both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - front and rear - both ( worn slight ) (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside - both (8.2.2)
Oil leak ( mist ) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise emissions to clean
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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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PN55 FOT 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 PN55 FOT, 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 PN55 FOT registered?
PN55 FOT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2005.
Is PN55 FOT safe to buy?
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