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OV05 VWF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,625 mi
Last recorded111,625 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VWF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,888 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,499 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 91,499 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,065 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 65,063 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 48,856 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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OV05 VWF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc 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 OV05 VWF, 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

How do I check the history of OV05 VWF?

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What year was OV05 VWF registered?

OV05 VWF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is OV05 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 VWF 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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