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LG55 CWC

2005 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,944 mi
Last recorded116,944 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 116,944 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 116,942 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,764 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

under-trays slightly oily

Pass 22 Dec 2017 105,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,751 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 98,751 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 89,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,694 miles

Handbrake travel starting to get high

Near side front tyre getting low on tread

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 73,554 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 57,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,902 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,177 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 22,177 miles

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

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 CWC is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc petrol 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 LG55 CWC, 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 LG55 CWC registered?

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

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