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LS55 LYP

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,191 mi
Last recorded167,191 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 LYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 167,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 167,056 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs not very good

Pass 24 Sep 2020 159,918 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 159,888 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2019 147,423 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 133,307 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

air con belt missing

manufacturers under guards fitted to floor, engine and sills not allowing a full inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2018 133,303 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking pipe (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air con belt missing

manufacturers under guards fitted to floor, engine and sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,536 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside, crossing over (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near and offside ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on lower suspension arms on near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 121,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and stepping on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside, crossing over (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near and offside ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on lower suspension arms on near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 110,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,200 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,596 miles

NOISE COMMING FROM O/S/R SUSPENSION.

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,596 miles

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

NOISE COMMING FROM O/S/R SUSPENSION.

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 16 Jan 2013 79,797 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,420 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 52,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet catch freed off to allow bonnet to be opened

smoke too low to read

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet catch freed off to allow bonnet to be opened

smoke too low to read

Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,268 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 15 Jan 2009 29,645 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,654 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 LYP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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