MOT Status
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191,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area, unable to fully inspect (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn LINK BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn LINK BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
OIL LEVEL LOW
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVER FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyre(s) bald on shoulder(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyre(s) bald on shoulder(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LT05 VRF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?
LT05 VRF is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is LT05 VRF safe to buy?
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