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LE05 AXY

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,633 mi
Last recorded154,633 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 AXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 154,633 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 149,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,622 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 141,282 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly adrift, still prevents ingress of dirt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,226 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 141,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both nearside road wheels have small crack in on inner rim

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,698 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,434 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2014 112,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 109,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,620 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 62,620 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,659 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 47,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,473 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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LE05 AXY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LE05 AXY, 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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LE05 AXY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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