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W5 NAY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

144,855 mi
Last recorded144,855 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 NAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 144,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 136,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 135,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 134,597 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 134,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 132,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,734 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,368 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 105,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,347 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,038 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,237 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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W5 NAY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W5 NAY, 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 W5 NAY?

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What year was W5 NAY registered?

W5 NAY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is W5 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 NAY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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