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WB55 OBL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Brown Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,533 mi
Last recorded95,533 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB55 OBL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,533 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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WB55 OBL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WB55 OBL, 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 WB55 OBL registered?

WB55 OBL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is WB55 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WB55 OBL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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