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YS05 EHB

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,215 mi
Last recorded129,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 EHB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,620 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,656 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 94,459 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 94,455 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,540 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,261 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 86,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,073 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,510 miles

bonnet safety catch almost siezed

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,460 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

damage to outer side wall of nearside rear tyre

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,581 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,000 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 22,563 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,563 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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YS05 EHB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS05 EHB, 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 YS05 EHB registered?

YS05 EHB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YS05 EHB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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