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HG05 BYP

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,817 mi
Last recorded171,817 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 171,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 167,250 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 161,250 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 161,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 157,196 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,405 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 154,405 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 149,063 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,302 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 137,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,337 miles

n/s hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 127,924 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 116,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,923 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper det

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,651 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,562 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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