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LD03 FOY

2015 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,784 mi
Last recorded82,784 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 5 Series56,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 FOY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2026 122,287 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,629 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 77,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 106,714 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 103,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2024 103,855 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 55,068 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

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

Fail 12 Jun 2022 72,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,384 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 45,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 38,728 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,693 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 38,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,580 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 31,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 25,509 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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LD03 FOY is a 2015 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 56,595 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 LD03 FOY, 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 11 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD03 FOY registered?

LD03 FOY is a 2015 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is LD03 FOY safe to buy?

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