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BL05 VGF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,510 mi
Last recorded165,510 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VGF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 165,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 165,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 165,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper slightly smears

Pass 5 Nov 2019 163,966 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 163,966 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 160,160 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 160,011 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2017 156,711 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 156,711 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 152,465 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 152,465 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 146,966 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 146,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 141,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 122,230 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front track arm

Fail 28 Sep 2013 122,230 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front track arm

Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,260 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front seat slightly insecure in the upright position

Pass 15 Sep 2011 103,346 miles

front brake pads low.red brake warning light showing on dash.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,178 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,509 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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BL05 VGF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL05 VGF, 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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BL05 VGF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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