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YL05 DHJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,196 mi
Last recorded172,196 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 DHJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 172,196 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front bonnet stays weak.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 152,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 152,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 136,061 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear jacking point distorted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 136,061 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear jacking point distorted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 112,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 100,144 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 95,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,587 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 91,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 85,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 83,718 miles

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

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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YL05 DHJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YL05 DHJ, 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 YL05 DHJ registered?

YL05 DHJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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