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GK55 SKV

2005 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,216 mi
Last recorded110,216 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SKV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 103,464 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 93,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside head light height adjuster inside car does not operate.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,575 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,144 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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GK55 SKV is a 2005 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 SKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 SKV registered?

GK55 SKV is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GK55 SKV safe to buy?

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