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AV05 TXD

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

249,255 mi
Last recorded249,255 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 249,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 241,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 237,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 237,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 233,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 233,714 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 217,775 miles

front exhaust broken flexi / blowing / insecure/gas,s may enter cabin area

Fail 13 Nov 2017 217,706 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front exhaust broken flexi / blowing / insecure/gas,s may enter cabin area

Pass 14 Nov 2016 205,024 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 195,449 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 195,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 181,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 174,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 143,872 miles

some wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,300 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,848 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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AV05 TXD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV05 TXD, 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 AV05 TXD registered?

AV05 TXD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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