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BD05 YPT

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,457 mi
Last recorded171,457 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YPT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 171,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 154,594 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 154,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 149,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside innner edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 142,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,890 miles

BOTH/REAR/TYRES/WORN/EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 137,890 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH/REAR/TYRES/WORN/EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 120,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,974 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,607 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,737 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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BD05 YPT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD05 YPT, 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 BD05 YPT registered?

BD05 YPT is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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