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LB05 YWJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,800 mi
Last recorded174,800 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 174,800 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 166,862 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 158,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 151,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 142,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 129,305 miles

Nearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre is close to the legal limit

Rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 129,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre is close to the legal limit

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,240 miles

all brake hoses perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2016 111,403 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 111,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,340 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 82,340 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,201 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,230 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,752 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

N/S REAR TYRE 2MM

O/S REAR TYRE 2.5MM

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 YWJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

LB05 YWJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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