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YF55 YAX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YAX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 95,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 94,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,014 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 92,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 81,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,051 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,201 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 54,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,052 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,499 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,597 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,820 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,922 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,929 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,128 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,570 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,105 miles

cut in tread on offside rear tyre

puncture in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,789 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut in tread on offside rear tyre

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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YF55 YAX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YF55 YAX, 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 YF55 YAX registered?

YF55 YAX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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