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BM05 NEV

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,728 mi
Last recorded164,728 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM05 NEV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 164,728 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 153,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under try fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 148,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 141,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 133,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke emitted on bet

Pass 4 Jan 2012 128,286 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 121,676 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 121,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 112,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 101,265 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BM05 NEV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BM05 NEV, 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 BM05 NEV registered?

BM05 NEV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BM05 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM05 NEV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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