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DU55 VFT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,123 mi
Last recorded140,123 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VFT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 140,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 132,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 124,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 120,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 112,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 112,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 104,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,679 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,341 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,329 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,955 miles

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

both rear brake discs are corroded

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edges of the tread

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,637 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,665 miles

Advise vehicle requires top up of engine oil

Advise vehicles air bag light is on due to tyre puncture

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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DU55 VFT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU55 VFT, 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 DU55 VFT registered?

DU55 VFT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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