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RA05 UHT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,138 mi
Last recorded150,138 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UHT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 150,138 miles

Front 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 141,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 141,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 135,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 129,782 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front anti roll bar upper rubber dust covers. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp fixing bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2014 121,501 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake disc slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 98,226 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 98,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

body work has damage

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,709 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,179 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 70,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tread wearing low on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,806 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 57,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,570 miles

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

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

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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RA05 UHT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA05 UHT, 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 RA05 UHT registered?

RA05 UHT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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