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YY55 ERJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,347 mi
Last recorded76,347 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 ERJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 76,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,835 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 67,011 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both side inner brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 48,274 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 43,012 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 37,770 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge cracking

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge cracking

Offside Front tyre outer edge cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,676 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 23,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 21,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,989 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,210 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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YY55 ERJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY55 ERJ, 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 YY55 ERJ registered?

YY55 ERJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is YY55 ERJ safe to buy?

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