MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt LH and RH (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush LH and RH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
parking brake efficiency just met requirements
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f wishbone arm front (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres inner edges slightly worn
parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.
damage front number plate.
damage tyre sidewalls.
damage wheel rims.
damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.
damage wheel rims.
stone chips front windscreen.
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YG55 GUH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 YG55 GUH, 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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YG55 GUH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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