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AO55 YFL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,371 mi
Last recorded125,371 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 122,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions too low to record results

Pass 24 Apr 2012 110,642 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 110,642 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,429 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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AO55 YFL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO55 YFL, 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 AO55 YFL registered?

AO55 YFL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is AO55 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 YFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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