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LF05 WTK

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,784 mi
Last recorded196,784 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 196,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 196,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 192,102 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 192,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 186,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 181,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 175,904 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 175,903 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 171,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 171,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 155,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 134,092 miles

Hi level stop light only part working, some bulbs flicker

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 134,092 miles

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

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

Hi level stop light only part working, some bulbs flicker

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 111,194 miles

front and rear brake pads are getting low

various plastic covers are fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 84,954 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 84,954 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 May 2008 57,997 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WTK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WTK, 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 WTK registered?

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

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