MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
348,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DB-52-BBB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DB-52-BBB, 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 DB-52-BBB?
You can check the full history of DB-52-BBB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DB-52-BBB registered?
DB-52-BBB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 February 2005.
Is DB-52-BBB safe to buy?
The MOT history for DB-52-BBB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DB-52-BBB have outstanding finance?
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