MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))
Number plate front
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
HEADLIGHT PATTENS POOR
HEADLIGHT PATTENS POOR
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION
SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
play in suspension
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
play in suspension
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
off side rear brake pad wear indicator cable disconected
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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GF05 TJY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 TJY, 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.
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What year was GF05 TJY registered?
GF05 TJY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.
Is GF05 TJY safe to buy?
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