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YG55 URE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,410 mi
Last recorded166,410 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 URE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 166,410 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 158,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016
Pass 7 Aug 2015 151,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 145,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 138,589 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 129,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 110,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 110,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 101,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 82,586 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,327 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 61,224 miles

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

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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YG55 URE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 URE, 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 YG55 URE registered?

YG55 URE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YG55 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 URE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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