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P3 NWO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,066 mi
Last recorded125,066 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 NWO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 125,066 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 112,254 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has nail in its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel rim outer damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2019 107,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has nail in its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel rim outer damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2018 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres have slight perishing on them

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,492 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres have slight perishing on them

Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,697 miles

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

wipers struggle to clear screen

Fail 18 Aug 2017 92,697 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers struggle to clear screen

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,317 miles

rear brake pads worn low

damage to o/s/r wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,943 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 20 Jun 2013 91,933 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 22 May 2012 90,154 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 90,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 83,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

headlights set on lowest hight limit

unable to check all brake pipes as covers fitted to under vbody

unable to check all under body as covers fitted

unable to check fuel pipes as covers fitted to under body

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlights set on lowest hight limit

unable to check all brake pipes as covers fitted to under vbody

unable to check all under body as covers fitted

unable to check fuel pipes as covers fitted to under body

Fail 1 Feb 2010 78,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,682 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2008 40,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P3 NWO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P3 NWO, 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 P3 NWO registered?

P3 NWO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is P3 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 NWO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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