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LG05 RBX

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,773 mi
Last recorded149,773 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 RBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,773 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 140,550 miles

Exhaust emissions erratic

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 132,976 miles

Parking brake effort low on near side

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake effort low on near side

Fail 19 Jun 2019 125,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,703 miles

Nearside Front secondary position lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. requires repair or adjustment.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 119,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake application imbalance exceeded required values (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front secondary position lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. requires repair or adjustment.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 113,497 miles

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,718 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,615 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing part of rear centre belt not found (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,895 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pad warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pad warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,175 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 70,175 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2012 59,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2011 48,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,217 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

nail in n/s/rear tyre

o/s/front tyre nearly bald on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2009 30,217 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

nail in n/s/rear tyre

o/s/front tyre nearly bald on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,722 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 RBX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

LG05 RBX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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