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BT55 HWG

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,451 mi
Last recorded173,451 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HWG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 173,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 160,949 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2015 154,635 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 146,314 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 146,314 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 138,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 125,416 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

low emitter

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 105,363 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,170 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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BT55 HWG is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT55 HWG, 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 BT55 HWG registered?

BT55 HWG is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is BT55 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 HWG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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