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EM03 PET

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,003 mi
Last recorded122,003 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM03 PET
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 122,003 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & some suspension components corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Mar 2023 117,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,329 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 106,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,285 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 82,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,652 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 71,652 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,412 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,630 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,352 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,340 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 24,058 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 24,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,054 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,423 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,980 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,531 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 14,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 12,338 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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EM03 PET is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EM03 PET, 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

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What year was EM03 PET registered?

EM03 PET is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is EM03 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM03 PET shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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