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C5 LMB

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,987 mi
Last recorded81,987 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LMB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Side lamp not working

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

front and rear registration plates incorrect spacing

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,751 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 61,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,379 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,757 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,149 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,694 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 27,561 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,589 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,079 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,162 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,038 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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C5 LMB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C5 LMB, 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 C5 LMB registered?

C5 LMB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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