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LM55 DXO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,299 mi
Last recorded147,299 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 DXO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 147,299 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2019 134,870 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 123,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,890 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,614 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 96,614 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 92,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,053 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,100 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,531 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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LM55 DXO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LM55 DXO, 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 LM55 DXO registered?

LM55 DXO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is LM55 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 DXO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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