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LS05 LVZ

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,248 mi
Last recorded140,248 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 LVZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 140,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,669 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,777 miles

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

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

n/s o/s track rod ends have had heat applied

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,710 miles

n/s o/s track rod ends have had heat applied

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2013 81,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s o/s track rod ends have had heat applied

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,804 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 58,067 miles

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

both track rod ends have had heat applied

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,577 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,901 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,947 miles

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

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

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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LS05 LVZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LS05 LVZ, 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 LS05 LVZ registered?

LS05 LVZ is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is LS05 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 LVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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