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YY55 LWM

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

221,042 mi
Last recorded221,042 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LWM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 221,042 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 220,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 211,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 194,270 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 194,270 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 181,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 166,263 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 153,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 145,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 131,994 miles

cannot get any readings on smoke test due to engine being so clean

offside & nearside front tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2009 122,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 107,395 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 106,313 miles

front tyres starting to wear on the edges

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 LWM is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YY55 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

YY55 LWM is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is YY55 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY55 LWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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