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W555 ALB

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

214,770 mi
Last recorded214,770 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW555 ALB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 214,770 miles

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Aug 2024 211,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 12 May 2023 207,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 201,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under covers fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 4 May 2021 198,131 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 194,843 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front rear under tray covers fitted

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 188,110 miles

n/s headlight has broken mount

o/s/r outer side light not working

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2019 188,110 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint behind flex pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

exhaust pipe sitting on bracket at the rear

n/s headlight has broken mount

o/s/r outer side light not working

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2018 167,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 150,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,784 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 89,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,135 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,134 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 68,535 miles

both rear tyre treads low

Fail 27 Oct 2010 68,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,224 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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W555 ALB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W555 ALB, 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 W555 ALB registered?

W555 ALB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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