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DV55 CVY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,579 mi
Last recorded143,579 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 143,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side front hub slight play

off side handbrake low on effort

Fail 16 May 2014 143,576 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side front hub slight play

off side handbrake low on effort

Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,443 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 136,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 119,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 109,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 103,274 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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DV55 CVY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV55 CVY, 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 DV55 CVY registered?

DV55 CVY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is DV55 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 CVY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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