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LT05 TGN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

223,800 mi
Last recorded223,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 TGN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2023 223,800 miles

Front Registration plate missing NOT ON RIGHT PLACE (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed ALL 4 FROM INSIDE (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 219,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 203,788 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 203,788 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 190,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 184,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 181,339 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 181,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 170,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 153,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 140,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 140,086 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 128,765 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 128,761 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 113,320 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 113,320 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

steering alignment should be checked

Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,788 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 93,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,423 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 72,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,686 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,685 miles

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

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

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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LT05 TGN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LT05 TGN, 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 LT05 TGN registered?

LT05 TGN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LT05 TGN safe to buy?

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