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HD05 UCW

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,508 mi
Last recorded155,508 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UCW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 155,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 155,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 155,305 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front headlamp misty

red warning light on dash

Pass 13 May 2017 140,917 miles

exhaust flexi leak, front D bushes have slight play

Fail 9 May 2017 140,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust flexi leak, front D bushes have slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,350 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 130,350 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,952 miles

Front tyres worn slightly unevenly

Nearside rear wheel has a flat spot

Fail 14 Mar 2014 101,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres worn slightly unevenly

Nearside rear wheel has a flat spot

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,856 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to the limit

Slight play in the offside fornt lower ball joint

Slight play in the offside trackrod end

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,065 miles

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)

tyre size 245/40x18

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,032 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,907 miles

chip in windscreen, just outside zone A

exhaust emmisions too low, peak not detected.

tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,390 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

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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HD05 UCW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HD05 UCW, 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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HD05 UCW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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