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LR55 BHU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,931 mi
Last recorded158,931 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 BHU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 158,931 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 158,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 142,970 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 142,970 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,431 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 122,431 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 116,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 114,467 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 168,369 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 168,367 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,582 miles

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

damage to windscreen

n/s/r seat belt buckle plastic cover loose

Pass 6 Oct 2009 79,517 miles

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,106 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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LR55 BHU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR55 BHU, 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 LR55 BHU registered?

LR55 BHU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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