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LF05 UEE

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,480 mi
Last recorded144,480 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 144,480 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 144,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,595 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 119,004 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 105,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 83,721 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 56,435 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 56,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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 UEE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UEE, 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 UEE registered?

LF05 UEE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is LF05 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 UEE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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