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EN05 LNO

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,084 mi
Last recorded151,084 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 151,084 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2025 150,861 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 150,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 149,567 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 149,065 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 147,847 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr above the diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 146,169 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 146,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 145,298 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 140,838 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 133,618 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 118,278 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 118,278 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,525 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

handbrake as no reserve travel

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,840 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,224 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,180 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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EN05 LNO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EN05 LNO, 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 EN05 LNO registered?

EN05 LNO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is EN05 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 LNO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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