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C21 LRD

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

190,665 mi
Last recorded190,665 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 LRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 190,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 187,916 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 187,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 185,579 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 183,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 180,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 176,069 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 170,434 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 165,442 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 158,204 miles

underbody trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

fuel flap release faulty but still able to open

plastic sill covers

Pass 8 Mar 2017 157,603 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 155,055 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 155,055 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 147,044 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 138,334 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 117,723 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,521 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 90,144 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,827 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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C21 LRD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 C21 LRD, 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 C21 LRD registered?

C21 LRD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is C21 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 LRD 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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