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OE05 VGF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,587 mi
Last recorded110,587 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 VGF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,587 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 107,016 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 104,394 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 101,021 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,472 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,050 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 78,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,810 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,588 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,012 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s angel eye requires atytention

Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2008 15,658 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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OE05 VGF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OE05 VGF, 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 OE05 VGF registered?

OE05 VGF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is OE05 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 VGF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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