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GJ05 FRZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,735 mi
Last recorded80,735 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FRZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,735 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,446 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 61,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 56,904 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2011 56,864 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2009 46,127 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 46,096 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to exhaust system.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,781 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 FRZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRZ, 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 GJ05 FRZ registered?

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

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