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LS55 XTG

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,890 mi
Last recorded181,890 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XTG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 181,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front + rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear + o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

offside rear caliper anti-rattle clip missing

Fail 17 Oct 2017 181,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front + rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear + o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 169,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 169,308 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 163,978 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 155,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 152,032 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 148,655 miles

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

Very slight play within suspension at N/s rear

Windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Nov 2011 148,600 miles

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

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

Very slight play within suspension at N/s rear

Windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Nov 2010 140,286 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 115,074 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 84,507 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 XTG is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

LS55 XTG is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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