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LN05 VKD

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,133 mi
Last recorded31,133 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 VKD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,133 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,600 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 25,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LN05 VKD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 LN05 VKD, 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 LN05 VKD?

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What year was LN05 VKD registered?

LN05 VKD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LN05 VKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 VKD shows 3 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.

Does LN05 VKD have outstanding finance?

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