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GIG 7242

2005 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 320106,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 7242
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 144,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 142,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 140,402 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 140,402 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 130,676 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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GIG 7242 is a 2005 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIG 7242 registered?

GIG 7242 is a 2005 BMW 320, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is GIG 7242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 7242 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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