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YF05 RXV

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,442 mi
Last recorded156,442 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RXV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 156,442 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 153,575 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 151,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 143,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 143,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above differential (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,062 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 136,061 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,643 miles

child seats preventing full inspection of adult seatbelts

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under shields and sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Aug 2016 125,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre becoming worn on inside edge

side skirts,under shields & engine covers preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,673 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2015 116,609 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

under body covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2014 106,907 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,810 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 60,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,203 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has small cut.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 24,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,967 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 RXV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

YF05 RXV is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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