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BN05 OVX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,627 mi
Last recorded144,627 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OVX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 144,627 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 144,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 129,519 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,540 miles

some judder and imbalance on front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BN05 OVX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BN05 OVX, 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 BN05 OVX?

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What year was BN05 OVX registered?

BN05 OVX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is BN05 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OVX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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