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LG55 AGO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

209,553 mi
Last recorded209,553 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 AGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 209,553 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 209,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 201,458 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 195,971 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 189,502 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 189,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 183,023 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 183,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 182,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 167,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 156,962 miles

crack and chip in screen not affecting view

Fail 28 Nov 2017 156,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

crack and chip in screen not affecting view

Pass 22 Nov 2016 139,193 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 139,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 126,337 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake(s) slightly binding

offside rear brake(s) slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 126,337 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

oil leak

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake(s) slightly binding

offside rear brake(s) slightly binding

Pass 8 Nov 2014
Fail 7 Nov 2014 110,627 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2013 93,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,553 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 80,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Near side front tyre wall damage will need attention SOON

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,629 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,804 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,197 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,197 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,202 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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LG55 AGO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LG55 AGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG55 AGO registered?

LG55 AGO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LG55 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 AGO shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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