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GY55 PLF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

171,031 mi
Last recorded171,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 PLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 171,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 149,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 141,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,034 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 126,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 122,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 122,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,200 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,925 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,655 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,624 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,698 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 80,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,106 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,094 miles

Both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

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

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,782 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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GY55 PLF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GY55 PLF, 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 GY55 PLF registered?

GY55 PLF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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