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BD05 UMH

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,450 mi
Last recorded226,450 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 UMH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 226,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 218,453 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Aug 2014 218,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 204,804 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 195,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 182,300 miles

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

front disks very slightly worn

ns/os front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2010 164,285 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 164,275 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front exhaust gasket between manifold and cat very slight blow not execessive

Front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 152,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 136,454 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise full brake check

full under body shield fitted

sill covers fitted

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 UMH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMH, 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 BD05 UMH registered?

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

Is BD05 UMH safe to buy?

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