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LD05 UOH

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 118,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 112,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 109,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 106,353 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 98,408 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 89,516 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 89,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2019 79,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 70,809 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 66,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,535 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 62,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,656 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 50,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 50,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 44,684 miles

N/S/R tyre has a small hole on inner tread area,no visable cord/ply exposed

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,454 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,649 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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LD05 UOH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

LD05 UOH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is LD05 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 UOH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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