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AG54 MTV

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,134 mi
Last recorded107,134 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG54 MTV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,134 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 107,134 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,950 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front brake pad sensor loose

Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,928 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not connected

Nearside Front locking wheel nut remover left on n/s/f wheel

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 91,928 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper has brake fluid escaping from bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not connected

Nearside Front locking wheel nut remover left on n/s/f wheel

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,530 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,614 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 70,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing between treads

Pass 31 May 2013 65,601 miles

rear handbrake imbalance 54%

Pass 28 May 2012 58,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,582 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,744 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 41,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre wearing from inside and outside edges

Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,986 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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AG54 MTV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG54 MTV, 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 AG54 MTV registered?

AG54 MTV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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