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OY05 NUK

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,934 mi
Last recorded118,934 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 NUK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 113,992 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both have HID bulbs fitted to halogen units. (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,440 miles

eng covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2017 109,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

eng covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,119 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,200 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emission to clean to record a reading

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,171 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,970 miles

Emmissions too clean to register.

Front brake pads low

Near-side front tyre @ 2mm

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,857 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 66,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,895 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,822 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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OY05 NUK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY05 NUK, 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 OY05 NUK registered?

OY05 NUK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is OY05 NUK safe to buy?

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