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LD05 FFL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,457 mi
Last recorded153,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 FFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 153,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 102,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,616 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 3 Mar 2012 61,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,042 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,265 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 FFL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LD05 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

LD05 FFL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LD05 FFL safe to buy?

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