MOT Status
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176,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower undertrays fitted some components not visible
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front foglamp not working
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear slight damage to lens
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower undertrays fitted some components not visible
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front foglamp not working
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear slight damage to lens
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
shields fitted from new restricting access
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
shields fitted from new restricting access
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
tyre pressure light on dash
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE05 VHZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 CE05 VHZ, 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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CE05 VHZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 July 2005.
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