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VU55 AHZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,137 mi
Last recorded164,137 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AHZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 164,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 155,887 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 155,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 139,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emmisioms not reading on tester

Pass 8 Dec 2013 133,978 miles

emmisioms not reading on tester

Pass 12 Dec 2012 126,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,134 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,275 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 96,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 74,688 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,731 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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VU55 AHZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VU55 AHZ, 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 VU55 AHZ registered?

VU55 AHZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is VU55 AHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 AHZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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