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2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,057 mi
Last recorded99,057 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,057 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 99,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 88,367 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 88,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,055 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 82,055 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,921 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 74,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 66,077 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 66,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 59,895 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 54,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 48,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,711 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,047 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,326 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 EUR 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 71.4%.

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 LG05 EUR, 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 EUR registered?

LG05 EUR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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