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OV05 RDO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

226,782 mi
Last recorded226,782 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 RDO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 226,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 218,083 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 206,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 190,208 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 178,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 168,194 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 155,500 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 141,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,680 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,079 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,715 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 70,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 70,153 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 61,626 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 61,438 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 53,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have high spots(uneven wear)evident

nsr jack block missing

Pass 19 May 2010 44,891 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 44,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,524 miles

Nearside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Rear brake pad(s) worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 8 May 2008 27,308 miles

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

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

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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OV05 RDO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV05 RDO, 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 OV05 RDO registered?

OV05 RDO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is OV05 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 RDO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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