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M17 JHE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,154 mi
Last recorded74,154 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 JHE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,955 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,925 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,842 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,174 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,054 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,393 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,419 miles

Airbag light is on.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,364 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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M17 JHE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M17 JHE, 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 M17 JHE registered?

M17 JHE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is M17 JHE safe to buy?

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