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BG05 LXU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,499 mi
Last recorded204,499 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LXU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 204,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near the turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 201,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/f and n/s/f may require to attention (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (j))

the boot strap doesn't work

underside tray fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 201,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/f and n/s/f may require to attention (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (j))

rear number plate lights slight poor

the boot strap doesn't work

underside tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 197,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 197,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge winter tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 190,058 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 190,058 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 179,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 179,686 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 179,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 151,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.

wind screen damaged to n/s but not in the view.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 125,870 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,542 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 104,438 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 96,868 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 84,838 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 68,246 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,521 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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BG05 LXU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG05 LXU, 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 BG05 LXU registered?

BG05 LXU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is BG05 LXU safe to buy?

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