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LM05 HTU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,282 mi
Last recorded183,282 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 HTU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 183,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front headlight tarnished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high travel

wind screen slight cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2019 183,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front headlight tarnished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high travel

wind screen slight cracked

Pass 9 May 2018 173,484 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 160,870 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 160,870 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 153,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 142,164 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 135,210 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 127,470 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 127,277 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 113,764 miles

slight play in offside steering system unable to inspect fully

Fail 23 Jun 2012 113,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight play in offside steering system unable to inspect fully

Fail 4 Jul 2011 100,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre wearing low

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 100,315 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

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

front pads starting to wear low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 19 Jun 2010 83,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 83,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,225 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

front pads low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,828 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 HTU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM05 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

LM05 HTU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LM05 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 HTU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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