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BT54 LNW

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,772 mi
Last recorded156,772 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,772 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 156,468 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 142,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 127,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 122,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 114,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 114,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,509 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 105,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 92,815 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 80,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,705 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 59,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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BT54 LNW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT54 LNW, 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 BT54 LNW registered?

BT54 LNW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is BT54 LNW safe to buy?

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