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VU05 CEF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,047 mi
Last recorded157,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 157,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 147,529 miles

engine light

n/s and o/s front flexi hoses slight perrished

n/s front brake hose mounting inscure

Fail 2 Jul 2024 147,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,418 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,966 miles

Nearside Front beam image poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,041 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 118,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 113,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,527 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,863 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,913 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,120 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,109 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 CEF registered?

VU05 CEF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is VU05 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 CEF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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