MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Engine Too Clean For Exhaust Emissions Test.
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
damage to front bumper
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nsf of bumper damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nsf of bumper damaged
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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