MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
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
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for SR05 AOS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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