MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f steering arm has slight play
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
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)
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.
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.
Airbag light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Traction control light on
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
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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