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K155 LYH

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,211 mi
Last recorded185,211 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 LYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 185,211 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 175,338 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 167,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slight rim damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 2 Jun 2017 157,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 152,164 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 138,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,501 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 129,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust fumes under bonnet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,582 miles

Outer rim on nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,589 miles

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Several stone chips on windscreen

Wiper blades showing signs of wear

Fail 26 Mar 2010 63,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres wearing unevenly

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Several stone chips on windscreen

Wiper blades showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 36,187 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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K155 LYH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K155 LYH, 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 K155 LYH registered?

K155 LYH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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