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GN55 FZL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,027 mi
Last recorded115,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 FZL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,027 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,229 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,227 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,148 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,011 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 86,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,754 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 71,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,388 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

plastic trims covering outer sills and most of under side off vehicle

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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GN55 FZL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GN55 FZL, 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 GN55 FZL registered?

GN55 FZL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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