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AY05 OEN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,166 mi
Last recorded185,166 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 OEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 185,166 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 181,577 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 179,374 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 169,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover + undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 169,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 156,318 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 149,833 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,607 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,696 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 131,074 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 119,270 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 98,678 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,735 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 62,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,147 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)

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

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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AY05 OEN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY05 OEN, 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

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What year was AY05 OEN registered?

AY05 OEN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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