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LM05 RDZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,380 mi
Last recorded158,380 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 RDZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 158,380 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 158,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 143,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe .... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 143,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe .... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 120,714 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 120,714 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,252 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,530 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 77,528 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 77,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,886 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 74,886 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 72,040 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,147 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 57,774 miles

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,191 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RDZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

LM05 RDZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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