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LG05 DND

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,659 mi
Last recorded175,659 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 DND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 175,659 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 21 Jan 2022 170,378 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 164,758 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 154,225 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 154,225 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 140,464 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 128,703 miles

Nearside Front front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,635 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Feb 2017 116,546 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,830 miles

chip in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2016 102,830 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chip in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,753 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,753 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,506 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,413 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,934 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 46,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,909 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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LG05 DND is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LG05 DND, 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 LG05 DND registered?

LG05 DND is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 DND safe to buy?

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