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LS55 BYU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,299 mi
Last recorded135,299 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 BYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 135,299 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,498 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 122,497 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,399 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 108,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 94,745 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 5 May 2012 83,680 miles

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 May 2011 72,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 65,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LS55 BYU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS55 BYU, 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 LS55 BYU registered?

LS55 BYU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LS55 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 BYU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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