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LD55 XEL

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,636 mi
Last recorded173,636 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 XEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 173,636 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 173,636 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 166,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 163,868 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2020 159,425 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 153,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlight deteriorating

offside front plus nearside rear side lights only 50% working

wiper blades smearing

Fail 28 Dec 2018 153,799 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlight deteriorating

offside front plus nearside rear side lights only 50% working

wiper blades smearing

Pass 29 Dec 2017 146,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY TYRE WORN CLOSE TO 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 146,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY TYRE WORN CLOSE TO 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,324 miles

Coolant leak front,top of engine ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine runs rough intermittantly

transmission fluid badly leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2016 139,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak front,top of engine ()

Oil leak ()

air-conditioning drive belt shredded and broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine runs rough intermittantly

transmission fluid badly leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2015 131,607 miles

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

front discs lipped

nearside front jack point missing

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 128,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 8 Sep 2014 128,499 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad low warning on dash

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,365 miles

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

signs of oil leak - possible sump plug washer

Fail 21 Sep 2011 87,365 miles

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

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

signs of oil leak - possible sump plug washer

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,766 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,242 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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LD55 XEL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD55 XEL, 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 LD55 XEL registered?

LD55 XEL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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