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LG05 XNR

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,665 mi
Last recorded202,665 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XNR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 202,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 195,141 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 195,141 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 186,934 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 171,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 169,308 miles

headlamps discoloured

Fail 17 Jun 2016 169,308 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

headlamps discoloured

Pass 10 Jun 2015 133,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 133,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

grease weeping from o/s/r lower rear bush/bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,765 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on outer tread bands

Fail 2 Apr 2014 110,761 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH front tyre worn smooth on outer tread band.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,611 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,525 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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LG05 XNR is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG05 XNR, 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 LG05 XNR registered?

LG05 XNR is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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