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LF05 CRZ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

181,441 mi
Last recorded181,441 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 CRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 181,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 176,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 170,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 164,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 157,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 150,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 150,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 145,779 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 141,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 134,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 123,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 108,094 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs starting to show wear

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,123 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,415 miles

both rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded above rear axle

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,486 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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LF05 CRZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LF05 CRZ, 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 LF05 CRZ registered?

LF05 CRZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is LF05 CRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 CRZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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