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L4 GGL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 GGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 105,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 95,339 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 93,782 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,779 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,566 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,262 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,520 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,196 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 70,803 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,374 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,974 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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L4 GGL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L4 GGL, 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 L4 GGL registered?

L4 GGL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is L4 GGL safe to buy?

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