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GF05 LSX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,431 mi
Last recorded110,431 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,044 miles

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

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 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 96,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,795 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres outer sidewall perished/cracked

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Oct 2014 79,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres outer sidewall perished/cracked

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,761 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,736 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,752 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 106,980 miles

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

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

Slight damage to O/S door mirror casing.

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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GF05 LSX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver 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 GF05 LSX, 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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What year was GF05 LSX registered?

GF05 LSX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is GF05 LSX safe to buy?

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