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LD55 CFF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,550 mi
Last recorded150,550 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CFF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,550 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 150,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front bonnet stay ups weak

Offside Front Tyre wear inner edge / wheel alignment

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall damage

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 143,484 miles

Engine oil low? Serious oil leak

MIL on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad censor insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking inner

Fail 5 Mar 2018 143,468 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake warning light (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Product on lens check aim (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil low? Serious oil leak

MIL on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad censor insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and cracking inner

Pass 10 Jan 2017 136,465 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Fail 10 Jan 2017 136,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 130,939 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 130,939 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 125,664 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 125,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,451 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 120,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2012 113,905 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 113,905 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 13 May 2011 108,954 miles

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 16 Jul 2010 94,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,216 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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LD55 CFF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LD55 CFF, 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 LD55 CFF registered?

LD55 CFF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is LD55 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 CFF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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