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GJ05 FPU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

158,214 mi
Last recorded158,214 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FPU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 158,214 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel has a weld repair

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2024 154,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 148,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2022 142,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair

engine management light on (pre 2008)

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a welding repair

engine management light on (pre 2008)

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 124,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,992 miles

Nearside Rear Inner bead rim has a weld repair

Rear both brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,924 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 90,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,756 miles

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!

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,506 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 FPU registered?

GJ05 FPU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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