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LG55 AHO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,527 mi
Last recorded55,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 AHO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,527 miles

225/50 R17 94W DUNLOP SP SPORT rsc

Front tyres cracking inbetween tread

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,419 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,764 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,057 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 31,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AHO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG55 AHO, 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

How do I check the history of LG55 AHO?

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What year was LG55 AHO registered?

LG55 AHO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LG55 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 AHO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG55 AHO have outstanding finance?

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