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DY55 VGF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,448 mi
Last recorded158,448 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VGF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 158,448 miles

Manufactures under shields fitted to entire underside

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 156,684 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 156,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,223 miles

Central Front Lower coolant leak from water pump

Central Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Front HEADLAMP LENCE OPAQUE

Nearside Front track rod end worn

low emitter detected

o/s and n/s front anti-roll bar links dust covers pershed

Pass 9 Oct 2019 138,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

directional side repeaters partially not working and/or dull but not more than 50%, both sides

offside front position lamp/headlamp lense slightly damaged & allowing moisture in

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2019 138,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

directional side repeaters partially not working and/or dull but not more than 50%, both sides

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn smooth on inner edge

offside front position lamp/headlamp lense slightly damaged & allowing moisture in

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 104,763 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 104,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 97,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,835 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 93,835 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 82,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,605 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,246 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,748 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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DY55 VGF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY55 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

DY55 VGF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is DY55 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 VGF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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