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YP55 LFJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,291 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 89,608 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 89,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 80,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,266 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,266 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,842 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 190,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 175,747 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 175,747 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 146,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 117,408 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 117,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,913 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 LFJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP55 LFJ, 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 YP55 LFJ registered?

YP55 LFJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is YP55 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 LFJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP55 LFJ have outstanding finance?

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