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LB05 YTZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,318 mi
Last recorded145,318 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YTZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,318 miles

Both headlight lens fading with weak beam images.

Both rear and offside front tyres getting low on tread.

Front to rear brake pipes rusty.

Nearside front antiroll bar drop link rubber dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,546 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 126,546 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 118,211 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 107,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 107,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,927 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 84,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,648 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,227 miles

both front tyres outer edges getting low

front and rear pads getting low

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear number plate , yellow starting to come through the lettering

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 YTZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

LB05 YTZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is LB05 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 YTZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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