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LD55 KCO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,025 mi
Last recorded115,025 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 KCO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,025 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 115,021 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake inop and front disc cracked (1.2.1 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 105,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2018 105,823 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,935 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,112 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,239 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,233 miles

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

advise attention air bag warning light is on

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge advise replacement

note; full underside and engine covers fitted - unale to inspect concealed items

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,580 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,951 miles

both rear tyres are unevenly worn , 3mm center & 5mm at edges (over pressure)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 60,951 miles

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

both rear tyres are unevenly worn , 3mm center & 5mm at edges (over pressure)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,207 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,866 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 KCO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LD55 KCO, 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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LD55 KCO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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