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BD55 LJY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,087 mi
Last recorded193,087 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LJY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 193,087 miles

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

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

Slight play detected at both front wheels

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 20 Nov 2024 190,775 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 190,775 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front pad sensor has been removed

Pass 6 Dec 2023 186,102 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 186,033 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 179,505 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 172,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 166,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 161,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 157,777 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 155,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 152,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 150,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack tie (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 147,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2014 147,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 133,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear in n/s steering rack end joint

Fail 7 Nov 2013 133,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear in n/s steering rack end joint

Pass 29 Nov 2012 105,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,824 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,071 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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BD55 LJY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 BD55 LJY, 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 BD55 LJY registered?

BD55 LJY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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