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LS55 NWC

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,182 mi
Last recorded157,182 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 NWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 157,182 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 157,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 147,874 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 147,874 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 147,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 140,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 139,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 130,387 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 135,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 131,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,491 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s + o/s rear ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,493 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,261 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 101,261 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 90,872 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 90,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s front tyres starting to feather on outer edges.

o/s & n/s rear tyres have deep cuts(none to cords).

Pass 17 May 2012 70,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,166 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 63,166 miles

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes not seen under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,313 miles

fuel flap not working correctly

rear brake pads getting low

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 NWC is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NWC, 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 LS55 NWC registered?

LS55 NWC is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is LS55 NWC safe to buy?

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