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BF05 BWC

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,261 mi
Last recorded97,261 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 97,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,885 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 96,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,734 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,583 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 94,133 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 94,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

both r tyres cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

both r tyres cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,410 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 88,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

rear box heat shield lose

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,825 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,089 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,880 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,880 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E/M light on

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,116 miles

rear bump stops have come off

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,362 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,411 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,955 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?

Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,047
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,770
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BF05 BWC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 BWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Gtv typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF05 BWC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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