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BG55 YKS

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,083 mi
Last recorded165,083 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YKS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 165,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 163,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 159,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 151,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 144,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,891 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 140,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 132,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,240 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,101 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,544 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)

puncture repair on outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,911 miles

very slight play in n/s/r lower ball joint and integral link

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,144 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,572 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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BG55 YKS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG55 YKS, 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 BG55 YKS registered?

BG55 YKS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is BG55 YKS safe to buy?

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