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OV55 LJL

2005 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,402 mi
Last recorded189,402 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 189,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 189,401 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 182,009 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & subframe corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 173,073 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 164,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 156,280 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 156,280 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,063 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 146,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 142,086 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 137,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,973 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 125,771 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 119,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 113,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,693 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Dec 2012 104,693 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,795 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV55 LJL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV55 LJL, 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 OV55 LJL registered?

OV55 LJL is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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