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LT05 XDW

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,154 mi
Last recorded116,154 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XDW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 116,154 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

wear to inner edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 102,002 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,302 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 88,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,775 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,944 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,765 miles

discs worn

n/s/f pad sensor broken

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,695 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,677 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,811 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 34,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,066 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,365 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 XDW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDW, 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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LT05 XDW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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