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CU05 OVK

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,464 mi
Last recorded211,464 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OVK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 211,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 184,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 168,579 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 168,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 168,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 163,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

covers fitted to under body

Fail 9 Mar 2011 163,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

covers fitted to under body

Pass 17 Mar 2010 141,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 101,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 79,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,925 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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CU05 OVK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU05 OVK, 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 CU05 OVK registered?

CU05 OVK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is CU05 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 OVK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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