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DY55 NZS

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,792 mi
Last recorded150,792 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NZS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 150,792 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 150,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 150,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 148,302 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 198,302 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 144,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,189 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 142,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 130,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 130,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,458 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 119,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 107,321 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 107,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 99,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and pads worn

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2014 99,789 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs and pads worn

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake disc's worn

Fail 11 Dec 2012 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,305 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm, worn inner edge recommend replace

Offside front tyre has damage across tread, wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm, worn inner edge recommend replace

Offside front tyre has damage across tread, wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,327 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,042 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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DY55 NZS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY55 NZS, 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 DY55 NZS registered?

DY55 NZS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DY55 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 NZS shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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