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BL05 VFU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

175,682 mi
Last recorded175,682 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 175,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 176,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 176,188 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 176,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 176,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 179,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 176,018 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 175,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 175,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 152,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 134,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 114,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 105,665 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 98,797 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 91,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL05 VFU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BL05 VFU, 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 BL05 VFU registered?

BL05 VFU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BL05 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 VFU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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