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YY05 PSX

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,837 mi
Last recorded88,837 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 PSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,837 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,795 miles

front & rear discs slight wear

Fail 10 Oct 2012 75,784 miles

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

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

front & rear discs slight wear

Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,690 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 64,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,797 miles

slight play in os steering arm

Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,253 miles

wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,553 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,841 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,574 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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YY05 PSX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YY05 PSX, 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 YY05 PSX registered?

YY05 PSX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YY05 PSX shows 11 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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