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SR05 AOS

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,380 mi
Last recorded158,380 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 AOS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 158,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 151,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 146,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 139,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip on swept area less 10 mm

Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 136,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 135,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

chip on swept area less 10mm

Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,367 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 130,367 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,743 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 120,493 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,602 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,756 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,113 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 97,113 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 89,771 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,672 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 75,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 68,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,872 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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SR05 AOS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SR05 AOS, 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 SR05 AOS registered?

SR05 AOS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SR05 AOS safe to buy?

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