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LM54 JXU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,499 mi
Last recorded182,499 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 JXU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 182,499 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 182,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 160,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 140,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 138,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 135,501 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 132,495 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 132,494 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 128,913 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,129 miles

THE EMISSIONS LIMITS WERE TESTED & MET BUT THE DIESEL SMOKE METER COULD NOT REGISTER A READING. THE VEHICLE PASSED THE EMISSIONS TEST .NO PRINT OUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 113,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2012 113,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2011 96,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,219 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 66,257 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres are wearing badly on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2008 44,910 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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LM54 JXU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LM54 JXU, 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

How do I check the history of LM54 JXU?

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What year was LM54 JXU registered?

LM54 JXU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is LM54 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 JXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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