MOT Status
ValidMileage
241,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint is worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear passenger lower seat missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil level low
under trays fitted. restricting full examination
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear passenger lower seat missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil level low
under trays fitted. restricting full examination
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
to clean to register mot smoke test
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
auto level suspension low at rear and front
front head lamp auto level on off side front lower arm is not attached to adjuster
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE55 MFZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 YE55 MFZ, 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.
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What year was YE55 MFZ registered?
YE55 MFZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.
Is YE55 MFZ safe to buy?
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