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L135 EAN

2005 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,865 mi
Last recorded141,865 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 EAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2015 141,865 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 131,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 124,473 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,920 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 91,125 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 82,054 miles

Front brake pad warning light on dash

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L135 EAN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L135 EAN, 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 L135 EAN registered?

L135 EAN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is L135 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L135 EAN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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