MOT Status
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144,857 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear rear exhaust hanger not fitted correctly as its causing the rubber to split.
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear rear exhaust hanger not fitted correctly as its causing the rubber to split.
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Under tray fitted
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
nearside front tyre cracking
nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 3mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres scrubbing on edges
Both rear tyres only just above minimum legal requirements
Exhaust flexi section rattles slightly
Front bumper appears to be adrift around headlamps
Parking brake has slightly excessive travel
Wipers not clearing screen too well, may just need cleaning
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EJ05 LOD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 EJ05 LOD, 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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EJ05 LOD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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