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VE05 VDN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,731 mi
Last recorded225,731 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 225,731 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 197,000 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2014 191,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 190,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2013 190,088 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2013 190,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 179,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

rear brake discs slight wear. o/s/r child seat fitted. under-trays fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 179,058 miles

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

rear brake discs slight wear. o/s/r child seat fitted. under-trays fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 176,274 miles

Airbag light on

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

Traction control light on

Fail 8 Nov 2011 176,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Airbag light on

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

Traction control light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 158,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 152,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 131,012 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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VE05 VDN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE05 VDN, 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 VE05 VDN registered?

VE05 VDN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is VE05 VDN safe to buy?

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