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2005 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AV55HCZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 30 Sep 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 221,019 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 220,177 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 216,502 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2024 15 Jun 20266 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 211,212 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2023 15 Jun 202617 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 207,084 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 203,331 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2021 15 Jun 202620 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 198,010 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020 15 Jun 202620 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 198,010 MI
15 Jun 202620 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 191,120 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019 15 Jun 202617 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 185,390 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 176,248 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017 15 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,678 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 157,905 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
10 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 157,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 136,203 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014 15 Jun 20265 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,359 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2013 15 Jun 20263 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 117,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 108,070 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2012 15 Jun 202617 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 99,785 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2011 15 Jun 20268 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 99,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 93,609 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010 15 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,284 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AV55HCZ was registered on 2005-09-30
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