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GY05 ERO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,605 mi
Last recorded89,605 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 ERO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,787 miles

Vehicle has extensive plastic undershielding, preventing some items from being fully tested

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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GY05 ERO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY05 ERO, 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

How do I check the history of GY05 ERO?

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What year was GY05 ERO registered?

GY05 ERO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is GY05 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 ERO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY05 ERO have outstanding finance?

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