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BT54 LNY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,246 mi
Last recorded166,246 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 166,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 148,778 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,470 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,309 miles

all 4 brake hoses are deteriorated

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight fraying too the o/s/f seat belt

some play in the o/s/f lower ball joint - the rubber boot is deteriorated

the front exhaust flexi is deteriorated with a rattle from the heat shield

the n/s hand brake performance has passed but may require attention/repair

the ratchet on the hand brake has passed but may require attention

Fail 8 Mar 2017 131,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

all 4 brake hoses are deteriorated

slight fraying too the o/s/f seat belt

some corrosion to the o/s/r brake pipe

some play in the o/s/f lower ball joint - the rubber boot is deteriorated

the front exhaust flexi is deteriorated with a rattle from the heat shield

the n/s hand brake performance has passed but may require attention/repair

the rear exhaust mounting is broken with a minor blow from the exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,868 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 122,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,385 miles

some corrosion to the n/s/r rear/main brake pipes

some distortion to the n/s/f wheel rim

some wear in the n/s/f lower arm bushes

the n/s head lamp aim could be better

the n/s/r tyre is close to 1.6mm with a screw in the tread

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges and is close to 1.6mm

Fail 4 Mar 2015 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion to the n/s/r rear/main brake pipes

some distortion to the n/s/f wheel rim

some wear in the n/s/f lower arm bushes

the n/s head lamp aim could be better

the n/s/r tyre is close to 1.6mm with a screw in the tread

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges and is close to 1.6mm

Pass 5 Mar 2014 102,957 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 102,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi-mesh deteriorated

slight distortion on inner of n/s/r wheel rim

tyre run flat light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

car runs rough intermittantly.

cut on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

front brake discs wearing thin.

n/s/f tyre worn slight on inner edge.

noise when clutch is depressed.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and nearing legal limit.

o/s/r tyre worn slight on inner edge.

slight distortion on inner edge of n/s/f wheel rim.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,983 miles

nail through inner sidewall on n/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,988 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,136 miles

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

metal in o/s/r tyre tread.

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,551 miles

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

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

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 LNY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT54 LNY, 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.

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BT54 LNY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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