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BL55 GOU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

214,581 mi
Last recorded214,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 GOU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 214,581 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 214,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cracking in tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 123,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 110,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,119 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,087 miles

Cut in the nearside rear tyre,cords are not visible

Heatshield around the pipe from the catalytic converter is loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,544 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 46,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BL55 GOU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL55 GOU, 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 BL55 GOU registered?

BL55 GOU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is BL55 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 GOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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