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LT05 TGU

2005 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,355 mi
Last recorded171,355 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 TGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 171,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 158,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 146,833 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 128,496 miles

both head light lens poor condition and images affected

n/s/f track rod end has play on limit

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded in various areas on limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/f tyre side walls cut

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

rear brake discs well corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 128,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both head light lens poor condition and images affected

n/s/f track rod end has play on limit

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded in various areas on limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/f tyre side walls cut

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

rear brake discs well corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,471 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,471 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 111,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,948 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 103,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,436 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,409 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,409 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,320 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,963 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,025 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,107 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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LT05 TGU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

LT05 TGU is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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