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GL05 MHU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,144 mi
Last recorded113,144 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 MHU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 113,144 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 110,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,931 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)

Oil leak engine bay ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,957 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,540 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,991 miles

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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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,983 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,387 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 56,386 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,961 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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GL05 MHU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 GL05 MHU, 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 GL05 MHU registered?

GL05 MHU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is GL05 MHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 MHU 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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