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LS55 HZP

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,831 mi
Last recorded173,831 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 HZP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 173,831 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 173,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 169,264 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear pads low

Fail 21 Nov 2015 169,240 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres getting low

front and rear pads low

Fail 1 Nov 2014 157,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres wearing inner and outer edges

front pads getting low

rear pads down to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2014 157,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres wearing inner and outer edges

front pads getting low

rear pads down to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2013 146,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise wheel allingment to be checked

Fail 7 Nov 2013 146,499 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise wheel allingment to be checked

Pass 27 Nov 2012 135,655 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2012 135,648 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 118,394 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 106,789 miles

both front tyres have inner edges worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 95,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,530 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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LS55 HZP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HZP, 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 HZP registered?

LS55 HZP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is LS55 HZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 HZP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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