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DU55 YDN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,311 mi
Last recorded172,311 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 172,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Fail 19 May 2017 172,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Pass 23 May 2016 164,100 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 155,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hande brake lever needs ajusting

Pass 15 Jan 2014 141,938 miles

Emits smoke during acceleration.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 141,938 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Emits smoke during acceleration.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 117,754 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 117,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,733 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 84,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 68,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,293 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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DU55 YDN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU55 YDN, 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 DU55 YDN registered?

DU55 YDN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DU55 YDN safe to buy?

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