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BD05 OKW

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,932 mi
Last recorded66,932 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OKW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 58,797 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 58,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,747 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 57,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,914 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,736 miles

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

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 5 Jun 2013 36,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,976 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,142 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 5 Aug 2009 16,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,144 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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BD05 OKW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD05 OKW, 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 BD05 OKW registered?

BD05 OKW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is BD05 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 OKW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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