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LT55 VUO

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,344 mi
Last recorded182,344 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VUO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 182,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Heatshield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2025 176,219 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever high

Pass 9 Mar 2024 167,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake light on.

Seat belt light on.

TPMS light on.

Fail 4 Mar 2024 167,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides. (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake light on.

Seat belt light on.

TPMS light on.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 149,194 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 141,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 139,448 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 139,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2020 126,641 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 123,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 120,715 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 113,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,566 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 105,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,480 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,349 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic undershields fitted limiting some inspection points

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,021 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,181 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,902 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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LT55 VUO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LT55 VUO, 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 LT55 VUO registered?

LT55 VUO is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is LT55 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 VUO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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