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YS55 CLO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,404 mi
Last recorded210,404 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 CLO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 210,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and wearing on inner edge - 245/40 ZR18 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and wearing on inner edge - 245/40 ZR18 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 210,404 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and wearing on inner edge - 245/40 ZR18 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and wearing on inner edge - 245/40 ZR18 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 197,823 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 197,823 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to fronts 2 of (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 186,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

wheel arch covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 174,018 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 160,472 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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 147,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 134,540 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,904 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 109,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,349 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 101,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 69,671 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 69,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YS55 CLO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS55 CLO, 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 YS55 CLO registered?

YS55 CLO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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