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LC55 EFW

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 EFW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 101,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,500 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 84,499 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,167 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,467 miles

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2016 82,467 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,367 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 80,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,632 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 74,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,585 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,947 miles

rear tyres ciose limit should be replaced front tyres need replacing soon

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,794 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,276 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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LC55 EFW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC55 EFW, 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 LC55 EFW registered?

LC55 EFW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is LC55 EFW safe to buy?

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