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YS05 GHG

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,740 mi
Last recorded198,740 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 GHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 198,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 185,658 miles

slight movement in both nearside and offside bottom rose bushes

slight movement in the bottom suspension arm bushes

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 185,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight movement in both nearside and offside bottom rose bushes

slight movement in the bottom suspension arm bushes

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 5 Oct 2019 177,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 168,141 miles

Engine light ON

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 168,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine light ON

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 163,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 159,260 miles

OSR tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 158,154 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 152,358 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 147,494 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 223,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 130,310 miles

Both front brake disc worn

Both rear disc worn

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under engine has a plastic cover

Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 91,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2008 68,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front spoy light not secure

Fail 13 May 2008 68,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front spot light not secure

Fail 13 May 2008 68,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front spot light not secure

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 GHG is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GHG, 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 YS05 GHG registered?

YS05 GHG is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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