MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front brake discs getting thin.
Both sets of front brake pads getting low.
Both front brake discs getting thin.
Both sets of front brake pads getting low.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VU55 AXT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VU55 AXT, 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 AXT registered?
VU55 AXT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2005.
Is VU55 AXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU55 AXT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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