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LT05 VYD

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

233,992 mi
Last recorded233,992 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VYD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 233,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 233,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 225,020 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 215,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 203,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 203,041 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 195,214 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 184,409 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 184,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 174,140 miles

Nearside Mirror cover damaged

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 166,556 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 148,374 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 139,382 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 139,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 124,201 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 124,201 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 120,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 120,296 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,801 miles

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

handbrake efficiency lower than normal on nearside

slightly uneven tyre wear at front

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,055 miles

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

nsr reverse lamp

squeak osr lower suspension joint

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,481 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,764 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 32,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,930 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 VYD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

LT05 VYD is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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