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YF05 OZD

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,402 mi
Last recorded157,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OZD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 157,402 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 157,402 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 145,008 miles

air bag lamp on

both front brake discs worn

seat belt lamp on

Fail 19 Jul 2011 144,408 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

seat belt lamp on

air bag lamp on

both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 137,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2010 137,488 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2010 136,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 122,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,855 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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YF05 OZD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YF05 OZD, 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 YF05 OZD registered?

YF05 OZD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is YF05 OZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 OZD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF05 OZD have outstanding finance?

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