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LK05 UXH

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,068 mi
Last recorded231,068 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 231,068 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 219,337 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

Fail 20 Jun 2017 219,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (x 2) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 208,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 191,571 miles

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

all four alloy wheels corroded on inner

slight play in nearside rear suspention join

Fail 15 Jul 2015 191,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four alloy wheels corroded on inner

slight play in nearside rear suspention join

Pass 16 Jul 2014 171,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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Pass 9 Jul 2013 149,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,148 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UXH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK05 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

LK05 UXH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LK05 UXH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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