MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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PL05 MVE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PL05 MVE, 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 PL05 MVE registered?
PL05 MVE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 July 2005.
Is PL05 MVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for PL05 MVE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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