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LD05 GZK

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,697 mi
Last recorded161,697 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 GZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 161,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light unit missing

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 149,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 135,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 135,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,148 miles

Offside headlight bracket broken but still secure

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded around clips

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 130,042 miles

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

Offside Headlight bracket broken but light still secure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Around clips (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 128,057 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,436 miles

chips in screen

travel on handbrake lever

wear on brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,168 miles

travel on handbrake

wear on discs

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,926 miles

travel on handbrake

wear on front tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2011 100,737 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)

both front discs slightly worn and lipped

both rear dics surface rust.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 100,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 94,825 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 94,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LD05 GZK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LD05 GZK, 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 LD05 GZK registered?

LD05 GZK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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