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VU05 OHT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,382 mi
Last recorded162,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OHT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 162,382 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 162,372 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 156,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 156,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

TPMS light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 147,991 miles

Centre Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 138,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2015 138,001 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 126,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 126,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 116,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,708 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,017 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

REAR WINDOWS TINTED

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OHT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

VU05 OHT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is VU05 OHT safe to buy?

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