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VU05 OHL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,760 mi
Last recorded75,760 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,262 miles

Front discs lipped

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,103 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 28,187 miles

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

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

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 OHL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHL, 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

How do I check the history of VU05 OHL?

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What year was VU05 OHL registered?

VU05 OHL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is VU05 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 OHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU05 OHL have outstanding finance?

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