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AD05 VWT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,010 mi
Last recorded249,010 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VWT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 249,010 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 234,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 219,282 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 200,016 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 200,016 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres smooth inside edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 182,089 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 161,707 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 161,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 138,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 138,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 117,660 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES BAULD ON INNER/OUTER EDGES

Pass 5 Jul 2011 95,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,647 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,041 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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AD05 VWT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD05 VWT, 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 AD05 VWT registered?

AD05 VWT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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