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LS55 YGN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,123 mi
Last recorded207,123 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 YGN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 207,123 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 207,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 193,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 184,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 172,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 161,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 151,941 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has covers which dont allow full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2011 141,292 miles

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

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

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)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2010 128,694 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 128,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 119,911 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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LS55 YGN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS55 YGN, 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 LS55 YGN registered?

LS55 YGN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is LS55 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 YGN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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