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M5 MPU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,751 mi
Last recorded114,751 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 MPU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 114,751 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 110,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted during test

Fail 22 Oct 2019 110,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted during test

Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,328 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber seeping

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,226 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 104,161 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,063 miles

Nearside Front headlight faded

Offside Front headlight faded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 93,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 91,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,713 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 78,688 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)

not all of high level brake light is working

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,027 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,995 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Nov 2011 69,992 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,225 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 63,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,170 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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M5 MPU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M5 MPU, 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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What year was M5 MPU registered?

M5 MPU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is M5 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 MPU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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