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GF55 AUO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

234,786 mi
Last recorded234,786 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 AUO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 234,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2024 227,026 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 226,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 220,968 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 220,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 215,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 205,972 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 196,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 196,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 184,736 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 184,679 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 173,782 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 161,532 miles

Handbrake warning light on

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 150,224 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 150,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 138,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 122,983 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 122,946 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 107,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,321 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,640 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2008 47,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre low tread

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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GF55 AUO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GF55 AUO, 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 GF55 AUO registered?

GF55 AUO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 AUO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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