MOT Status
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171,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
n/s hand brake requires adjustment
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front wiper det
o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low
rear brake discs slightly worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG05 BYP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HG05 BYP, 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 HG05 BYP registered?
HG05 BYP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2005.
Is HG05 BYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG05 BYP shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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