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YM54 NGN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,483 mi
Last recorded167,483 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 NGN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 167,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 167,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 141,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 141,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 136,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 127,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 127,321 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 189,593 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 189,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 108,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 100,590 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 100,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 80,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,638 miles

inner edges of both front tyres badly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,394 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numberplate starting to warp

Fail 15 Jan 2009 56,094 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numberplate starting to warp

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,191 miles

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

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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YM54 NGN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM54 NGN, 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 YM54 NGN registered?

YM54 NGN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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