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LG05 XNL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,788 mi
Last recorded159,788 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XNL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 159,788 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (Soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 150,040 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 143,853 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 143,851 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,610 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 137,610 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 131,705 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,546 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,309 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,152 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s/ & n/s/f (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 93,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play steering arm has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,613 miles

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

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

nsr handbrake could be better

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,385 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 54,362 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,695 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,957 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,939 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 21,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (STEPPED TREAD PATTERN)

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 XNL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

LG05 XNL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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