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PX55 XVF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,866 mi
Last recorded158,866 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 XVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 158,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 158,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one stud missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 151,939 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 147,859 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 145,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,420 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 136,420 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,942 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,869 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,669 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 106,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,407 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,345 miles

slight noise from steering column

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,941 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2010 91,941 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,576 miles

Oil leak

Undertray fitted length of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,030 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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PX55 XVF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PX55 XVF, 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 PX55 XVF registered?

PX55 XVF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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