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VE05 YRD

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,025 mi
Last recorded152,025 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 YRD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2020 152,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 145,602 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 140,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 134,802 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 123,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 119,756 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 98,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,087 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 YRD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YRD, 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 VE05 YRD?

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What year was VE05 YRD registered?

VE05 YRD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VE05 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 YRD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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