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PK05 MYV

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

96,662 mi
Last recorded96,662 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 MYV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 96,662 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,245 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,814 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 77,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,061 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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PK05 MYV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PK05 MYV, 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 PK05 MYV?

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What year was PK05 MYV registered?

PK05 MYV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is PK05 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 MYV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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