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LF05 CVS

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,316 mi
Last recorded174,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 CVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 174,316 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 170,370 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 164,022 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 148,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 138,286 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 130,214 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 130,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 118,354 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,302 miles

N\s\f brake pipe corroded.

Rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,188 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,978 miles

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

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

both front tyres,edge wearing.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,676 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,027 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,735 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 CVS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

LF05 CVS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is LF05 CVS safe to buy?

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