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RA54 JEE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,923 mi
Last recorded156,923 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 JEE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 156,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 150,144 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 145,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,005 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,267 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 103,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,512 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,276 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 78,121 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2011 70,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,312 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 60,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,540 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,541 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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RA54 JEE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA54 JEE, 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 RA54 JEE registered?

RA54 JEE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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