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R50 YSD

2015 BMW 5 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,269 mi
Last recorded91,269 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 YSD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 88,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 83,250 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,541 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,931 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 55,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,586 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R50 YSD is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 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 R50 YSD, 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 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R50 YSD registered?

R50 YSD is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 February 2015.

Is R50 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 YSD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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