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VK05 DHE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,543 mi
Last recorded103,543 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DHE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 103,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 103,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 103,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 101,957 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 101,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,912 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 101,912 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,914 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,459 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,290 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,330 miles

Some wear to front suspension arm inner bushes

N/s/r service and parking brake low for model some inbalance

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,549 miles

Large amount of plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

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

Several small chips on windscreen

Slight fluctuation to front brake application

Some uneven wear and corrosion to rear brake disc inner faces

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,569 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,476 miles

front discs have minor corrossion

rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,379 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,559 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,632 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,254 miles

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

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

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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VK05 DHE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VK05 DHE, 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 VK05 DHE registered?

VK05 DHE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is VK05 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 DHE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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