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LR55 COJ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,762 mi
Last recorded84,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 COJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge to centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge to centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 80,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,674 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 64,663 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,224 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,006 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,143 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 COJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR55 COJ, 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 COJ registered?

LR55 COJ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is LR55 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 COJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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