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YK55 VXN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,953 mi
Last recorded123,953 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VXN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 123,953 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 123,953 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 120,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 109,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,891 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,403 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 88,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,296 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre on wear markers

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,540 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside rear tyre tread low

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,364 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside rear tyre tread low

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,252 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread cracked slightly.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,722 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 VXN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK55 VXN, 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 YK55 VXN registered?

YK55 VXN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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