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T111 MFX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,262 mi
Last recorded83,262 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 MFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 83,262 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 83,262 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light in indicating mallfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,057 miles

n s f fog light insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2025 80,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

n s f fog light insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2024 76,870 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2023 73,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,240 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,543 miles

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,341 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays

Fail 7 Feb 2018 58,341 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,674 miles

all 4 tyres worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,282 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,481 miles

parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn

Pass 23 Feb 2013 41,173 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 41,173 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,482 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear marker

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,095 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

imbalance to front brakes

Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

imbalance to front brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,844 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,640 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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T111 MFX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T111 MFX, 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 T111 MFX registered?

T111 MFX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is T111 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T111 MFX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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