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CT55 CVC

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

275,552 mi
Last recorded275,552 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 CVC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 275,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 261,863 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 153,750 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 153,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 143,448 miles

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 5 Nov 2013 131,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,715 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2012 108,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,517 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,495 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,790 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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CT55 CVC is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CT55 CVC, 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 CT55 CVC registered?

CT55 CVC is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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The MOT history for CT55 CVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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