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P3 YUS

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,352 mi
Last recorded129,352 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 YUS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 129,352 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 42,135 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 124,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 117,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 107,119 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,450 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,097 miles

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

advise front pads worn

Fail 8 Aug 2008 88,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise front pads worn

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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P3 YUS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P3 YUS, 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 P3 YUS registered?

P3 YUS is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is P3 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 YUS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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