MOT Status
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158,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear road wheel has a weld repair
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair
engine management light on
Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair
engine management light on
Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair
engine management light on (pre 2008)
Nearside Rear wheel has a welding repair
engine management light on (pre 2008)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel has a welding repair
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear road wheel has a welding repair
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
e m l on. code 4501 egr system. air mass too high
Nearside Rear Inner bead rim has a weld repair
Rear both brake hoses starting to perish
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear wishbone bush have started to delaminate
seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear disc corroded!
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GJ05 FPU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 GJ05 FPU, 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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How do I check the history of GJ05 FPU?
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What year was GJ05 FPU registered?
GJ05 FPU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2005.
Is GJ05 FPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ05 FPU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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