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AY05 XCP

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,065 mi
Last recorded41,065 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XCP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 May 2008 41,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,022 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,565 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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AY05 XCP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XCP, 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 AY05 XCP?

You can check the full history of AY05 XCP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY05 XCP registered?

AY05 XCP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AY05 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 XCP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY05 XCP have outstanding finance?

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