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OV55 GNK

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,705 mi
Last recorded170,705 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 GNK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 170,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,386 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two stone chips (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 140,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose locking wheel bolt lose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two stone chips (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 122,044 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 121,949 miles

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

nsr tyre on limit

Fail 1 May 2015 121,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 119,201 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,968 miles

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

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

Part worn tyres fitted to both sides rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 113,958 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 95,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r wheel slight noise, possible wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2010 81,474 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,871 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

near side rear flexi brake pipe clamp mark

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,328 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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OV55 GNK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV55 GNK, 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

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What year was OV55 GNK registered?

OV55 GNK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 GNK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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