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GY55 PKZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,478 mi
Last recorded145,478 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 PKZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 145,478 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 145,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 134,193 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 134,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 122,213 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,496 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 109,496 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 109,492 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,983 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rim has slight damage to it

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 95,827 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rim has slight damage to it

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one wheel bolt missing from each wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,934 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all brake discs corroding

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,611 miles

Bonnet secondry latch stiff

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in both lower front ball joints

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,120 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing to inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing to inner edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,640 miles

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

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

no emissions reading obtained too low for gas bench to read

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,576 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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GY55 PKZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY55 PKZ, 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 GY55 PKZ registered?

GY55 PKZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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