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K11 LCG

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,656 mi
Last recorded99,656 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 LCG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 99,656 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 85,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 85,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 66,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 43,512 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 42,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,696 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly persihed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 36,658 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,189 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,208 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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K11 LCG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K11 LCG, 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 K11 LCG registered?

K11 LCG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is K11 LCG safe to buy?

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