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LN05 ZHD

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,930 mi
Last recorded197,930 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZHD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 197,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 186,694 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 173,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner and outer tyre edge has wear

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 172,242 miles

all tyres and wheels have kerb damage

offside front tyre worn on edges and cracking around inner sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2013 148,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily lipped

rear brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 9 Oct 2009 124,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,968 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 95,479 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 94,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZHD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZHD, 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 LN05 ZHD registered?

LN05 ZHD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LN05 ZHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 ZHD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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