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YF55 YDB

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,301 mi
Last recorded125,301 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YDB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 125,301 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 112,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,688 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,013 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 55,800 miles

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

BABY SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT .UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO TEST[THIS IS NOT A FAULT]

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 55,800 miles

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

BABY SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT .UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO TEST[THIS IS NOT A FAULT]

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 49,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE WEAK

Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,021 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 33,969 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 YDB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

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

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