MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Very slight play within suspension at N/s rear
Windscreen chipped
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
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LS55 XTG safe to buy?
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