MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened antiroll bar has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking .225/50r17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertrays fitted .
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened antiroll bar has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking .225/50r17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertrays fitted .
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose has corrosion where its supported in a clamp . (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Under trays fitted
Under trays fitted
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under trays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge
undertrays fitted
Offside Front flexable hose bracket loose
under tray fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SV55 YHW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SV55 YHW, 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 SV55 YHW?
You can check the full history of SV55 YHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SV55 YHW registered?
SV55 YHW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2005.
Is SV55 YHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SV55 YHW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SV55 YHW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV55 YHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.