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LC05 LDA

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,228 mi
Last recorded21,228 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 LDA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 21,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 21,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 21,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 21,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 21,170 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 21,156 miles

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

petrol cap rubber deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2021 20,689 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 20,516 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 19,992 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 19,992 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 May 2016 19,884 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 19,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,264 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 19,264 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 18,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 17,123 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 16,517 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 16,517 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 15,591 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,579 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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LC05 LDA is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,135 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC05 LDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC05 LDA registered?

LC05 LDA is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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