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LS55 TDU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,619 mi
Last recorded105,619 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 TDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 105,619 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 100,701 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 91,171 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,241 miles

Both rear tyre worn on the edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,578 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,956 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,993 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,301 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,049 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 TDU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

LS55 TDU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LS55 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 TDU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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