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EK55 YRX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

189,022 mi
Last recorded189,022 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YRX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 189,022 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 169,637 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2018 156,100 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 146,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 132,985 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 132,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 122,802 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 102,511 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,191 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,712 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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EK55 YRX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EK55 YRX, 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 EK55 YRX registered?

EK55 YRX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is EK55 YRX safe to buy?

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