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CV55 LYY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

243,214 mi
Last recorded243,214 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 LYY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 243,214 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 234,376 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 223,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 223,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 212,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 212,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 208,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 204,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 194,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 184,907 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 184,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 173,672 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 162,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 152,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 145,149 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 136,889 miles

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 128,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 113,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,433 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,136 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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CV55 LYY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CV55 LYY, 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 CV55 LYY registered?

CV55 LYY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is CV55 LYY safe to buy?

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