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LF05 NLP

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,437 mi
Last recorded135,437 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2017 135,437 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 25 May 2016 132,108 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 132,108 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,006 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,191 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,187 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside & offside steering rack inner joints slight free play.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 85,892 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,676 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,729 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 NLP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LF05 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

LF05 NLP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF05 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 NLP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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