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EN05 LPO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,645 mi
Last recorded151,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LPO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 151,645 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Fail 9 Jan 2020 151,645 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 140,758 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 139,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 138,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 136,190 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,656 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,284 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 114,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 108,152 miles

n/s & o/s front disks slightly worn

n/s & o/s rear disks slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,222 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,183 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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EN05 LPO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EN05 LPO, 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 EN05 LPO registered?

EN05 LPO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is EN05 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 LPO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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