MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear discs pitted
Offside Front steering arm play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front steering arm play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
engine light on
nearside front tyre badly scrubbed off on inner edge but not showing cords
nearside rear brake anti rattle clip missing
nearside rear tyre scrubbing off slightly on inner edge
offside front tyre badly scrubbed off on inner edge but not showing cords
offside rear tyre scrubbing off slightly on inner edge
rear center brake light not working but cannot see wires to it
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
engine light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front tyre badly scrubbed off on inner edge but not showing cords
nearside rear brake anti rattle clip missing
nearside rear tyre scrubbing off slightly on inner edge
offside front tyre badly scrubbed off on inner edge but not showing cords
offside rear tyre scrubbing off slightly on inner edge
rear center brake light not working but cannot see wires to it
engine light on
nearside front tyre slightly scrubbed off on inner edge
nearside rear number plate light wasnt on but later came on and stayed on [possible wiring problem]
offside front tyre slightly scrubbed off on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine light on
nearside front tyre slightly scrubbed off on inner edge
nearside rear number plate light wasnt on but later came on and stayed on [possible wiring problem]
offside front tyre slightly scrubbed off on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YP55 LFA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 YP55 LFA, 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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YP55 LFA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2005.
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