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BEZ 5029

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,705 mi
Last recorded169,705 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 5029
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2023 169,705 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 163,545 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2021 151,662 miles
Fail 22 May 2021
Pass 13 May 2019 139,042 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 138,954 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,479 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 130,411 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,314 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BEZ 5029 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BEZ 5029, 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 BEZ 5029?

You can check the full history of BEZ 5029 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BEZ 5029 registered?

BEZ 5029 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is BEZ 5029 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 5029 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEZ 5029 have outstanding finance?

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