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P25 ADB

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 ADB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2024 87,615 miles

Central Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,376 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,773 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2021 83,302 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,483 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 81,093 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,550 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 79,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,712 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,712 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 76,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,944 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 72,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 67,702 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 67,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 49,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,751 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,403 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,612 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,612 miles

nearside front tyre has chip in sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,206 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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P25 ADB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P25 ADB, 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.

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What year was P25 ADB registered?

P25 ADB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is P25 ADB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 ADB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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