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LM05 DMZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,643 mi
Last recorded84,643 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 DMZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r differential support bracket weld has broken , advise that it is cleaned and re welded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,808 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r differential support bracket weld has broken , advise that it is cleaned and re welded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,931 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,168 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,517 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2016 43,517 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,189 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 32,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,722 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 21,722 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,185 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 14,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

off side rear tyre wearing badley on inside edge and has slight bulge on out edge all points marked in yellow

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,010 miles

off side rear tyre wearing badley on inside edge and has slight bulge on out edge all points marked in yellow

Pass 22 May 2008 10,399 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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LM05 DMZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LM05 DMZ, 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 LM05 DMZ registered?

LM05 DMZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is LM05 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 DMZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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