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LN55 RNU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,699 mi
Last recorded174,699 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 RNU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 174,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit only! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 158,688 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 158,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 143,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 140,330 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,318 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 135,318 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 130,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front tyre wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,911 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 117,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,542 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,956 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 94,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,475 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,994 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 53,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,202 miles

n/s/f jacking block missing and skirting slight damaged.

s/s/r tyre has a cut,

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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LN55 RNU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LN55 RNU, 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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LN55 RNU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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