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L777 CLP

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,193 mi
Last recorded163,193 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 CLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 163,193 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2021 155,913 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 146,760 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 126,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel cap seal slight perreshing

Fail 17 Feb 2018 121,382 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel cap seal slight perreshing

Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,949 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ,PUNCTURE REPAIR ON VERY INNER EDGE/SIDEWALL, STRONG ADVISE!!!

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,968 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Jan 2016 94,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,327 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,899 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 79,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,184 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 51,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,305 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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L777 CLP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L777 CLP, 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 L777 CLP registered?

L777 CLP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is L777 CLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L777 CLP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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