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E10 PRH

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

252,993 mi
Last recorded252,993 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 PRH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 252,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 246,671 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2019 234,920 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 234,920 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 217,827 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 217,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 200,891 miles

n/s/f brake pipe rusting

n/s/r tyre bald inner

slight play in front inner rack joints

Fail 12 Jul 2017 200,890 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake pipe rusting

n/s/r tyre bald inner

slight play in front inner rack joints

Pass 26 Jul 2016 183,393 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 183,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 165,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear disc's corroded

exhaust flexy very poor

slight play in off side inner rack joint

Pass 22 Jul 2014 147,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn very bad on inner edge only in one place

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 22 Jul 2014 147,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn very bad on inner edge only in one place

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 30 Jul 2013 128,381 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 128,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 113,784 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,035 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,563 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 77,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 35,164 miles

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

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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E10 PRH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E10 PRH, 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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E10 PRH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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