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GJ05 GYW

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,437 mi
Last recorded133,437 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GYW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 133,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,103 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 93,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 76,549 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,129 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,186 miles

emissions so clean unable to get reading

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,345 miles

cut n/s/f tyre tread needs replacing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,894 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,567 miles

front disks and pads getting low.

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 GYW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

GJ05 GYW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GJ05 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 GYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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