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YD05 JBU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,784 mi
Last recorded156,784 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 JBU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 156,784 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2024 132,310 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 123,765 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 123,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,780 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 108,847 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 100,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,259 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 90,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,770 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 80,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,042 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,534 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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YD05 JBU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD05 JBU, 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 YD05 JBU registered?

YD05 JBU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 JBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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