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LB05 YUK

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,643 mi
Last recorded182,643 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YUK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 182,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 172,118 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 158,999 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 146,492 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on hard acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Jul 2022 146,492 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on hard acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jul 2021 133,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2020 124,789 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2020 124,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted

Engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,108 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear parking brake imballanced

Fail 28 Jun 2019 113,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear parking brake imballanced

Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,005 miles

Bonnet stays not holding up

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,455 miles

Emission's to clean for machine

Engine cover fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,514 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread but no cords are showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 26,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,337 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 YUK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YUK, 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 YUK registered?

LB05 YUK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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