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LR55 UXH

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,177 mi
Last recorded171,177 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 UXH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 171,177 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 171,177 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 166,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 163,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 163,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 160,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 160,004 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 158,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 152,025 miles

plastic under trays fitted at time of mot

Fail 31 Dec 2019 151,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

plastic under trays fitted at time of mot

Pass 31 Dec 2018 146,632 miles

plastic under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2017 139,187 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 121,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn lumpy and low on stepped tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low and lumpy on inner stepped tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,723 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,604 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,927 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,440 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,189 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,994 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 57,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 UXH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LR55 UXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR55 UXH registered?

LR55 UXH is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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