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LR55 MHK

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,405 mi
Last recorded203,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 MHK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 203,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 192,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coerroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

clean emissions

Pass 14 Nov 2017 187,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front brake pipe/hose retaining bracket partially insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2017 187,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & below legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front brake pipe/hose retaining bracket partially insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2016 172,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.74mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake pipe/hose retaining bracket partially insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2016 172,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.74mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake pipe/hose retaining bracket partially insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2015 162,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 154,711 miles

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 132,145 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 132,145 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 126,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 126,113 miles

Offside Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 378,389 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 378,389 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 331,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 331,588 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 283,884 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 268,953 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 268,963 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 190,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

Fail 3 Nov 2009 190,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,044 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 MHK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MHK, 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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LR55 MHK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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