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VN05 GUA

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,198 mi
Last recorded219,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 GUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 219,198 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 212,436 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 200,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 190,062 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 189,908 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 182,433 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 182,002 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 173,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 111,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 85,521 miles

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

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

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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VN05 GUA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VN05 GUA, 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 VN05 GUA?

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What year was VN05 GUA registered?

VN05 GUA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is VN05 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 GUA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN05 GUA have outstanding finance?

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