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ME51 MAJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME51 MAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,340 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,829 miles

nearside front inner tyre worn

Fail 2 Dec 2015 96,829 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

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)

nearside front inner tyre worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,256 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,955 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 84,951 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,234 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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ME51 MAJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ME51 MAJ, 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 ME51 MAJ registered?

ME51 MAJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is ME51 MAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME51 MAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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