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LR05 ERZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,423 mi
Last recorded132,423 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ERZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,423 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel long

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,798 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front tyre worn edges

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,798 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front tyre worn edges

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 100,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 164,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 155,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 138,504 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 30 Nov 2011 138,504 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Dec 2010 119,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,682 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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LR05 ERZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR05 ERZ, 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 LR05 ERZ registered?

LR05 ERZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LR05 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 ERZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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