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LS55 GDK

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

204,334 mi
Last recorded204,334 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 GDK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 204,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 204,334 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 191,466 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have slight play ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 191,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have slight play ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 183,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Fail 24 Dec 2019 183,676 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 176,229 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 176,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 166,192 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 May 2017 166,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 158,209 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 158,209 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 150,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 142,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke emission's 0.03

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Nov 2013 142,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Smoke emission's 0.03

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Nov 2012 135,183 miles

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

emissions register 0.00

Pass 28 Nov 2011 126,556 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 214,908 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 111,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 98,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 91,078 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 91,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GDK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LS55 GDK, 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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LS55 GDK is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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