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BB04 LVB

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,797 mi
Last recorded105,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 LVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 95,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 90,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,009 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 68,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 66,455 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 64,767 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak.

Undertrays fitted.

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

Fail 5 May 2016 63,611 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak.

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,213 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 61,472 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 42,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,308 miles

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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BB04 LVB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BB04 LVB, 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 BB04 LVB registered?

BB04 LVB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BB04 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB04 LVB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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