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DY05 FUO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,260 mi
Last recorded174,260 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FUO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 174,260 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre warning lamp on dash

Pass 11 May 2011 150,191 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 125,858 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 125,595 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 102,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,546 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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DY05 FUO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY05 FUO, 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 DY05 FUO?

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What year was DY05 FUO registered?

DY05 FUO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is DY05 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 FUO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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