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PN55 FOT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,804 mi
Last recorded81,804 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 FOT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 77,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 75,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,186 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 73,186 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,530 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,700 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,700 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,741 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,668 miles

Oil leak

advise emissions to clean

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 56,401 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 43,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,777 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 35,777 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 26,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,896 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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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.

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