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GV05 YKX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,480 mi
Last recorded129,480 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YKX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 129,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,970 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,795 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 184,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 184,121 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 102,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,789 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 102,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,059 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,864 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,536 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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GV05 YKX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV05 YKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV05 YKX?

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What year was GV05 YKX registered?

GV05 YKX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is GV05 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 YKX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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