MOT Status
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151,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Adjustment carried out (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not affecting emissions (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDES (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Wipers smearing windscreen slightly
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Wipers smearing windscreen slightly
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise both front headlights cloudy not effecting pattern/output
advise n/s/f tyre sidewall perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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PE05 UAL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 PE05 UAL, 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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PE05 UAL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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