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LN05 ZJJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,213 mi
Last recorded170,213 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 170,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 161,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 150,650 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 143,020 miles

Oil leak

under tray covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 135,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 123,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 110,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre is out of shape

Fail 11 Mar 2009 109,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre is out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,857 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 81,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f/ tyre is BADLY worn on inner & outer edges deep cuts in the tread

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 ZJJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJJ, 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 LN05 ZJJ registered?

LN05 ZJJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LN05 ZJJ safe to buy?

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