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AV55 EVU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,252 mi
Last recorded161,252 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EVU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 161,252 miles

Both front steering arm slightly worn

Both front track rod ends worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 161,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front steering arm slightly worn

Both front track rod ends worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 160,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 149,230 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 141,304 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 141,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 128,712 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,269 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 121,269 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,459 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 108,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 108,221 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,714 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 103,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,994 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 99,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,108 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

full under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2011 96,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

full under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,284 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,174 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 86,854 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

n/s/r wheel damaged on inner egde

Pass 5 Sep 2008 79,799 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Aug 2008 79,577 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

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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AV55 EVU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV55 EVU, 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 AV55 EVU registered?

AV55 EVU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AV55 EVU safe to buy?

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