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BD05 LZU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,477 mi
Last recorded143,477 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,477 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 134,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 134,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 134,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 122,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,082 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

metal brake pipes front and rear starting to rust

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,035 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old age cracking in the tread & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 84,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 77,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 69,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,620 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 63,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 58,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 45,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 38,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,267 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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BD05 LZU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BD05 LZU, 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 BD05 LZU registered?

BD05 LZU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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