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EN55 GVU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,340 mi
Last recorded161,340 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 GVU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 161,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 161,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 157,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 156,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trans axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 220,161 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 220,156 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 219,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 211,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2017 207,356 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 202,259 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 202,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 199,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 194,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 176,329 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 176,329 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 154,407 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 154,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 134,391 miles

Park brake travel slightly high.

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 16 Dec 2009 107,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

squeak rear suspenion

Fail 16 Dec 2009 107,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

squeak rear suspenion

Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,135 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 79,135 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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EN55 GVU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EN55 GVU, 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 EN55 GVU registered?

EN55 GVU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is EN55 GVU safe to buy?

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