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BG55 VZH

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,692 mi
Last recorded140,692 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 140,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 132,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 118,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 104,298 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,781 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,779 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 89,778 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,133 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 67,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 VZH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG55 VZH, 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 BG55 VZH?

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What year was BG55 VZH registered?

BG55 VZH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is BG55 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 VZH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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