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LK05 POH

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,150 mi
Last recorded143,150 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 POH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 143,150 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 142,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

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

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 129,772 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 129,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced milky (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 110,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 77,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 74,867 miles

THE OSR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

THERE LOOKS TO BE SOME SORT OF OIL/FLUID LEAK NEAR THE FUEL TANK

Pass 10 May 2011 71,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 69,112 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 69,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 61,748 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 61,745 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 45,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LK05 POH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK05 POH, 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 LK05 POH registered?

LK05 POH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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