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LR05 HSF

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,460 mi
Last recorded170,460 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HSF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 170,460 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output worn (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 287,802 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 287,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm marked yellow (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 280,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 280,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 265,023 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded crossover (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 251,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 225,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 225,756 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 202,763 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 202,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 180,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 160,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 136,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 85,229 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 85,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,939 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 84,937 miles

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

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

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 HSF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSF, 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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LR05 HSF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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