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MF55 YVM

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,186 mi
Last recorded123,186 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 123,186 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge (poor condition)

play and noise in steering rack

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2017 123,186 miles

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

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge (poor condition)

play and noise in steering rack

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,065 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,063 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main through brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,540 miles

offside rear brakepipe covered in grease

Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,615 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,615 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,952 miles

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

nearside rear childseat fitted unable to check relative seatbelt

Fail 8 Jun 2011 74,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear childseat fitted unable to check relative seatbelt

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,099 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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MF55 YVM is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF55 YVM, 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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MF55 YVM is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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