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L40 MTN

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests34 (30 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,044 mi
Last recorded21,044 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

30 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 21,044 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 21,044 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 231,385 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 19,948 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 230,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 229,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 18,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 17,290 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

chain slack

Pass 12 Feb 2021 227,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 218,889 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,352 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 208,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 203,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,641 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 187,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 11,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 173,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit no reserve tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 7,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 158,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 6,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,719 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,491 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 108,718 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 108,349 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,322 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,695 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 99,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 4,914 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 3,835 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 3,835 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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L40 MTN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L40 MTN, 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 L40 MTN registered?

L40 MTN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is L40 MTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 MTN shows 34 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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