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LB05 CXD

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

234,211 mi
Last recorded234,211 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 CXD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 234,211 miles

under trays fitted to length of vehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2015 234,046 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

under trays fitted to length of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2014 217,126 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 203,209 miles

no emissions print out due to low emissions

Fail 12 Dec 2013 203,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no emissions print out due to low emissions

Pass 8 Nov 2012 195,252 miles

handbrake travel

n/s and o/s handbrake effort

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 5 Nov 2012 195,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel

n/s and o/s handbrake effort

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2011 168,701 miles

both rear tyres 1.6mm just legal

corrosion on main brake pipes

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 8 Nov 2010 142,007 miles

handbrake travel

wear in rack o/s

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 10 Nov 2009 113,652 miles

wear in steering rack o/s

Fail 9 Nov 2009 113,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 82,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,780 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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LB05 CXD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB05 CXD, 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 LB05 CXD registered?

LB05 CXD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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