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EF05 ORT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,386 mi
Last recorded92,386 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ORT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,386 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,003 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,537 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,537 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,836 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,836 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,044 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,592 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,911 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,886 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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EF05 ORT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel 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 ORT, 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 EF05 ORT?

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What year was EF05 ORT registered?

EF05 ORT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is EF05 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 ORT 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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