MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
n/s and o/s outer side skirts fitted
n/s outer sill corroded not with 30cm of any area
engine light
n/s and o/s front flexi hoses slight perrished
n/s front brake hose mounting inscure
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
engine light
n/s and o/s front flexi hoses slight perrished
n/s front brake hose mounting inscure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front beam image poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body, around front Sub frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
engine oil leaks
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear air bellows deteriorating but not leaking or affecting operation
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear air bellows deteriorating but not leaking or affecting operation
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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VU05 CEF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 VU05 CEF, 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 VU05 CEF registered?
VU05 CEF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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