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AU05 XWR

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

346,633 mi
Last recorded346,633 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XWR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 346,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 335,897 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 301,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 269,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 245,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 224,388 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 206,118 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 205,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 177,083 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 177,082 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam HEAD LAMPS PULSATING AND FLASHING ID FAULT (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2016 146,825 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 129,502 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,024 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,024 miles

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

front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,706 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,957 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,074 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 68,049 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,660 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 41,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AU05 XWR is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU05 XWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU05 XWR?

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What year was AU05 XWR registered?

AU05 XWR is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AU05 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 XWR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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