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AY05 LCT

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,783 mi
Last recorded117,783 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LCT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 117,783 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 117,479 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,456 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,151 miles

Emissions to low for tester PASS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,182 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,874 miles

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

smoke to clean too register

Fail 2 Jan 2013 53,865 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

smoke test too clean to register

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,496 miles

n\s\rear light lens damaged

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Jun 2011 44,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads getting low

n\s\rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Low Emission reading Deteched

Fail 2 Jul 2010 39,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Low Emission reading Deteched

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AY05 LCT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 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 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 LCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 LCT registered?

AY05 LCT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AY05 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LCT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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