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LS55 WAA

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

172,955 mi
Last recorded172,955 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 172,955 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 161,322 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 161,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 161,266 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 160,265 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose & rubbing on disc

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 143,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 142,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,359 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

bonnet stays weak

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,764 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 117,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/45/18 should be 245 40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,175 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 105,175 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 105,011 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,485 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,655 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 71,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,632 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 54,954 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 54,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

n/s/f pad wear sensor insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2013 48,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

n/s/f pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,385 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,433 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 36,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,922 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 WAA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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