MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front discs developing a lip
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front brake pad wear indicator not located
offside rear brake pad wear indicator not located
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
full under tray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
full undertray and sill covers fitted
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)
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VK05 MYX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MYX, 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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How do I check the history of VK05 MYX?
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What year was VK05 MYX registered?
VK05 MYX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 April 2005.
Is VK05 MYX safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK05 MYX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VK05 MYX have outstanding finance?
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