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YE55 XFP

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,490 mi
Last recorded130,490 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 130,490 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 122,505 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 122,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,491 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,774 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 103,413 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 84,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 79,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 69,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,602 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 25,018 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,639 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YE55 XFP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YE55 XFP, 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

How do I check the history of YE55 XFP?

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What year was YE55 XFP registered?

YE55 XFP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is YE55 XFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XFP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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