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LN05 WKY

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,085 mi
Last recorded133,085 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 WKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 133,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 116,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,504 miles

Nearside nearside park brake efficiency slightly low

Fail 5 Nov 2015 107,463 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,178 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2012 79,178 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)

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,058 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,452 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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LN05 WKY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LN05 WKY, 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 WKY?

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What year was LN05 WKY registered?

LN05 WKY is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LN05 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 WKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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