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DF05 CFY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,524 mi
Last recorded80,524 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CFY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,524 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 80,624 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 161,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 143,690 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 131,946 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 131,805 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 104,338 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,287 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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DF05 CFY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF05 CFY, 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

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What year was DF05 CFY registered?

DF05 CFY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is DF05 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 CFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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