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VU05 CXZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,822 mi
Last recorded197,822 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 197,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 192,292 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 188,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 163,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 146,278 miles

Engine Too Clean For Exhaust Emissions Test.

Pass 10 May 2013 136,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 136,350 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 121,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to front bumper

Pass 10 May 2011 94,037 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 94,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,744 miles

nsf of bumper damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2010 63,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf of bumper damaged

Pass 8 May 2009 22,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,935 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,103 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 CXZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU05 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

VU05 CXZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is VU05 CXZ safe to buy?

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