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LG55 CXF

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

208,255 mi
Last recorded208,255 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 CXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 208,255 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 208,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 175,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 146,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 133,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 126,819 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 116,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,836 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle presented for test with registration plates not suitable for MOT requirements (printed on honeycomb background and likely to be misread) covered over by acceptable plates.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,254 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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LG55 CXF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LG55 CXF, 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 LG55 CXF registered?

LG55 CXF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LG55 CXF safe to buy?

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