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DE55 VTU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

230,988 mi
Last recorded230,988 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VTU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 230,988 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covers not allowing full insepection

Fail 26 Jun 2019 230,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake insecure caliper spring (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing both and o/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covers not allowing full insepection

Pass 11 Jan 2018 220,921 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 220,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 205,693 miles

Offside Front Outer Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 186,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 162,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 162,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 136,117 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 125,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 106,934 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 106,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,115 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 91,108 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 75,084 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,084 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,393 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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DE55 VTU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE55 VTU, 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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DE55 VTU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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