MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
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
oil leak
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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