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BG55 AAV

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,463 mi
Last recorded157,463 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 157,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 157,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 153,752 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 152,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 145,980 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 145,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 142,873 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 142,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 141,398 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 141,398 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 138,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,105 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 137,097 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 136,197 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 136,197 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 133,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 122,641 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 122,641 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,017 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 88,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 59,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,250 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 20,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,298 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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BG55 AAV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BG55 AAV, 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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BG55 AAV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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