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GD05 CEF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,897 mi
Last recorded167,897 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 CEF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 167,897 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 167,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 162,571 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 150,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,193 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,674 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,218 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,036 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,512 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 89,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear puncture in tyre

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 89,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear puncture in tyre

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,089 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,743 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,540 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,489 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 30,489 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,427 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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GD05 CEF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GD05 CEF, 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 GD05 CEF registered?

GD05 CEF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is GD05 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 CEF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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