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GV55 WTK

2005 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,374 mi
Last recorded171,374 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 WTK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 171,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 171,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 158,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 146,809 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 146,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 138,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 133,319 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 133,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,911 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 129,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 117,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust rubber splitting

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2012 117,086 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust rubber splitting

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

has slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,770 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 96,770 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,986 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 86,986 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges!!

offside front tyre worn on inner outer edges!!

Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,849 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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GV55 WTK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GV55 WTK, 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 GV55 WTK registered?

GV55 WTK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GV55 WTK safe to buy?

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