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LM55 EHG

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,587 mi
Last recorded149,587 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 EHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 149,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 146,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,129 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,233 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 98,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,353 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,732 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,720 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,906 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,781 miles

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

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 EHG is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM55 EHG, 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

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What year was LM55 EHG registered?

LM55 EHG is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is LM55 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 EHG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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