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GJ55 WZS

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,394 mi
Last recorded102,394 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,277 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 102,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edge & cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 100,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edge & cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 100,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,969 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 96,795 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 96,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 91,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres flat

rear seat base insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2012 87,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres flat

rear seat base insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2011 84,875 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 84,864 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,672 miles

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

nearside rear wheel rim has been welded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 116,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,202 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,885 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,822 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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GJ55 WZS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ55 WZS, 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 GJ55 WZS registered?

GJ55 WZS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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