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YP55 LFA

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,760 mi
Last recorded203,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LFA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 203,760 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 203,567 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 184,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 176,609 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 176,035 miles

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

Rear discs pitted

Offside Front steering arm play

Fail 27 Jun 2018 176,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 171,274 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 171,274 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 148,059 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 148,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,617 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,161 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 109,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,288 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,540 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,422 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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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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What year was YP55 LFA registered?

YP55 LFA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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