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GF05 CZP

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

230,170 mi
Last recorded230,170 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 CZP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 230,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 223,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 218,807 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 218,807 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 214,429 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 214,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 209,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 203,487 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 195,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 187,694 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside side panel and door is damaged, door functions ok

Pass 1 Jun 2015 182,625 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 172,311 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 172,311 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 168,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres outer edge of tread area wearing low

Fail 23 Apr 2013 168,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside front tyres outer edge of tread area wearing low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 161,146 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 161,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 149,621 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 149,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 139,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 128,356 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)

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

o/s/f tyre has cut to tread not down to cords

Fail 30 Jun 2009 127,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

o/s/f tyre has cut to tread not down to cords

Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,197 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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GF05 CZP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF05 CZP, 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 GF05 CZP registered?

GF05 CZP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is GF05 CZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 CZP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF05 CZP have outstanding finance?

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