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YT55 EKC

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,937 mi
Last recorded70,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 EKC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,937 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,002 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 69,002 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 67,107 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 63,973 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 60,887 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 55,162 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,187 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 45,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,945 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,647 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 24,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,865 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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YT55 EKC is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YT55 EKC, 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 YT55 EKC registered?

YT55 EKC is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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