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GU05 ZYN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,341 mi
Last recorded93,341 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZYN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 93,341 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 93,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2009 84,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 73,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

smell of diesel under bonnet no leak found

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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GU05 ZYN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU05 ZYN, 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 GU05 ZYN registered?

GU05 ZYN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is GU05 ZYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 ZYN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU05 ZYN have outstanding finance?

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