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2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,520 mi
Last recorded167,520 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 USD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 167,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 138,754 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 130,989 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,651 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,176 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 126,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 124,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 121,782 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 121,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 116,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 99,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 85,238 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 70,145 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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AX05 USD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AX05 USD, 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 AX05 USD registered?

AX05 USD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AX05 USD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 USD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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