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LD05 FFE

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,832 mi
Last recorded168,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 168,832 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 153,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 153,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 145,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 139,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 133,020 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 128,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 120,766 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 106,799 miles

Airbag light on

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,980 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,495 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 88,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,058 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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LD05 FFE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD05 FFE, 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 LD05 FFE registered?

LD05 FFE is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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