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YF55 YDA

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,355 mi
Last recorded128,355 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YDA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 128,355 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose towards the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 24540r1897w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 128,355 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose towards the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 24540r1897w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,149 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from brake hose towards front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from brake hose towards front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 117,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501b (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from brake hose towards front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from brake hose towards front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to locate where oil leak is coming from due to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,877 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 96,877 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40zr18 97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,026 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 85,026 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Lock not securing (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,646 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,046 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 70,345 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 67,878 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 65,550 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,174 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 60,009 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 57,910 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,167 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,215 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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YF55 YDA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

YF55 YDA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is YF55 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 YDA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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