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YK05 MFN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

210,744 mi
Last recorded210,744 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 MFN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 210,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 210,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 206,034 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 206,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 199,429 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 193,647 miles

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

engine oil level low

engine undertray fitted obsecuring view

Pass 14 Nov 2017 188,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 186,551 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner

Fail 21 Nov 2016 186,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner

Pass 24 Nov 2015 175,335 miles

Offside Front headlamp frosted

Offside Front slight play in tie rod steering arm

Offside Front tyre age cracked

runflat light on dash

washer aims

Pass 8 Oct 2014 171,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 171,775 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 162,986 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 162,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 153,782 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 153,782 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 133,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

slight smearing to screen

Pass 3 May 2011 133,923 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

slight smearing to screen

Pass 8 Jun 2010 112,134 miles

both headlamp aim on lower red line

handbrake graunchy

offside handbrake efficiency on 140kgs (nearside 220kgs)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 112,134 miles

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

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

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)

both headlamp aim on lower red line

handbrake graunchy

offside handbrake efficiency on 140kgs (nearside 220kgs)

Pass 19 May 2009 90,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 89,143 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 68,663 miles

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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YK05 MFN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK05 MFN, 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 YK05 MFN registered?

YK05 MFN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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