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LT05 VOB

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,003 mi
Last recorded112,003 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VOB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,003 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 112,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 111,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 106,725 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,810 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 101,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,761 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

slight play in offside front rack end socket

Pass 2 Jul 2011 91,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 84,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,028 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VOB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol 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 LT05 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

LT05 VOB is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is LT05 VOB safe to buy?

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