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LB05 GGA

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

127,621 mi
Last recorded127,621 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 GGA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 127,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 110,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked up

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,196 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,077 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,299 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,637 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,221 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2015 72,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,011 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2013 64,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,617 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 36,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulge nearside front outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bulge nearside front outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,033 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 GGA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 LB05 GGA, 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 GGA registered?

LB05 GGA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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