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UEZ 3975

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,463 mi
Last recorded139,463 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 3975
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 139,463 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 139,463 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 129,088 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 129,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 115,297 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 115,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 94,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,512 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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UEZ 3975 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEZ 3975, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UEZ 3975?

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What year was UEZ 3975 registered?

UEZ 3975 is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is UEZ 3975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEZ 3975 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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