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SV55 YHW

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,143 mi
Last recorded90,143 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 YHW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 90,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,444 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 83,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened antiroll bar has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking .225/50r17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted .

Fail 18 Apr 2023 79,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened antiroll bar has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking .225/50r17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted .

Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,678 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose has corrosion where its supported in a clamp . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,182 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,695 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,092 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,044 miles

Offside Front flexable hose bracket loose

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,562 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,207 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 17,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,544 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 13,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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SV55 YHW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SV55 YHW, 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 SV55 YHW registered?

SV55 YHW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is SV55 YHW safe to buy?

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