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OY55 UOK

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,869 mi
Last recorded121,869 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UOK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 121,869 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 173,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,279 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 91,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,584 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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OY55 UOK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY55 UOK, 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 OY55 UOK registered?

OY55 UOK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is OY55 UOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 UOK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY55 UOK have outstanding finance?

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