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LF05 XPN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

338,417 mi
Last recorded338,417 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 338,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 312,810 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 312,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 186,522 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 179,371 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight play, parking brake lever has little reserve travel, headlamp lenses cloudy, o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 156,529 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2016 156,520 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 134,713 miles

Front lights are HID

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear along floor to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 123,265 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,327 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 96,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr lower ball joint slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,233 miles

nsr lower ball joint slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,647 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,647 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2009 56,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,771 miles

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)

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 XPN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPN, 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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LF05 XPN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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