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BT54 LNH

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,822 mi
Last recorded131,822 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LNH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 131,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 131,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 126,037 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 120,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 120,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 115,002 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 110,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,025 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,088 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,403 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 73,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,271 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,361 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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BT54 LNH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BT54 LNH, 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 BT54 LNH registered?

BT54 LNH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is BT54 LNH safe to buy?

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