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LC55 JYH

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,530 mi
Last recorded130,530 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2019 130,530 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both front headlamp lenses frosted slightly

both front inner brake discs corroded

clutch release bearing making noise

rear discs corroded

warning light on dashboard

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2018 130,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 129,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knocking from lower steering column

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,022 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,895 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 123,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 121,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 114,546 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 109,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 104,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 98,604 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 88,198 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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LC55 JYH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC55 JYH, 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 LC55 JYH registered?

LC55 JYH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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