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AV55 LBE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,987 mi
Last recorded136,987 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LBE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 136,987 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 134,109 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full covers and under trays covering some testable items

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,462 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 94,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,960 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,857 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre getting low

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,404 miles

Offside Front cut in tyre

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 74,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front cut in tyre

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,030 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,030 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,625 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,547 miles

N/S/R tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,724 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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AV55 LBE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV55 LBE, 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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AV55 LBE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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