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VE05 RHF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,847 mi
Last recorded173,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 RHF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 173,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 171,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 168,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed off on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed off on inner edge and 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 168,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed off on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed off on inner edge and 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 168,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 163,789 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 163,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 160,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 156,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 151,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 147,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 144,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 141,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 136,893 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,509 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,921 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2011 107,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,768 miles

sills and under car covered

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,653 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,371 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 56,371 miles

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

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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VE05 RHF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE05 RHF, 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

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What year was VE05 RHF registered?

VE05 RHF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is VE05 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 RHF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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