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LB55 JSU

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,577 mi
Last recorded146,577 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 146,577 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 129,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroding on lipped

rear brake discs corroding

small play in nearside rear top suspension arm outer ball joint

Fail 4 Oct 2019 129,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroding on lipped

rear brake discs corroding

small play in nearside rear top suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on about 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear advise brake caliper spring clip missing

Fail 3 Apr 2017 102,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear advise brake caliper spring clip missing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,380 miles

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

no smoke reading detected

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,691 miles

unable to get a smoke reading car too clean

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,943 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,977 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 42,977 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,231 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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LB55 JSU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB55 JSU, 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 LB55 JSU registered?

LB55 JSU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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