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YK55 VZU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,292 mi
Last recorded148,292 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 148,292 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 148,292 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,858 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 134,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,770 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 121,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 109,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,129 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,913 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,800 miles

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,879 miles

dtc warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dtc warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,823 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 27,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 19,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 19,880 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 VZU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

YK55 VZU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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