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YP55 YHZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,495 mi
Last recorded146,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YHZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2019 146,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 129,824 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 117,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 109,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,615 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,264 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,161 miles

o/s/f tyre slight splits

Pass 17 May 2012 53,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,023 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,354 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 YHZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YP55 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

YP55 YHZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is YP55 YHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 YHZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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