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YH55 SRZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,831 mi
Last recorded182,831 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 SRZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 182,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 173,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 173,603 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 154,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 145,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 140,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 126,945 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 126,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 110,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,367 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

very little handbrake reserve travel

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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YH55 SRZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH55 SRZ, 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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What year was YH55 SRZ registered?

YH55 SRZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is YH55 SRZ safe to buy?

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