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LX55 LFW

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,885 mi
Last recorded99,885 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 LFW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,115 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,238 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 70,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 70,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 35,628 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 35,628 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 25,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,116 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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LX55 LFW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX55 LFW, 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 LX55 LFW registered?

LX55 LFW is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is LX55 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 LFW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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