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YK55 OKE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 OKE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 110,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,009 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,670 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,905 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 88,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 81,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,074 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,074 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,656 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 80,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,946 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,473 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,722 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,550 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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YK55 OKE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YK55 OKE, 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 YK55 OKE registered?

YK55 OKE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is YK55 OKE safe to buy?

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