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VN55 DLZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,664 mi
Last recorded184,664 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 DLZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 184,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 170,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 170,824 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 160,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,968 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 151,822 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 139,900 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 126,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 114,418 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 114,398 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 108,960 miles

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm

passenger front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2010 93,764 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,863 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 80,863 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 65,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 65,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VN55 DLZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN55 DLZ, 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 VN55 DLZ registered?

VN55 DLZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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