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LB05 OYP

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,402 mi
Last recorded104,402 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,402 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 104,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,028 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,838 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 89,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,724 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,432 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 15,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 OYP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP registered?

LB05 OYP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LB05 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 OYP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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