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YG55 YGA

2005 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,092 mi
Last recorded41,092 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YGA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 41,092 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,932 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 40,920 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 40,504 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,209 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,189 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

N/S/F Shocker has a cover over seal not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,225 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,248 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,442 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 4,022 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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YG55 YGA is a 2005 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG55 YGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 YGA registered?

YG55 YGA is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is YG55 YGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 YGA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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