MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
petrol flap hard to open
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF05 EXP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 EF05 EXP, 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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How do I check the history of EF05 EXP?
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What year was EF05 EXP registered?
EF05 EXP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 May 2005.
Is EF05 EXP safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF05 EXP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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