MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s/ & n/s/f (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play steering arm has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
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)
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
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
front & rear brake pads wearing low
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LG05 XNL safe to buy?
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