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LH05 AJV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,671 mi
Last recorded262,671 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 AJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 262,671 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 262,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 260,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 260,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower section of Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 257,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT, RECOMMEND REPLACING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail on inner shoulder, tyre also wearing heavily on inner edge ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 257,149 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT, RECOMMEND REPLACING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail on inner shoulder, tyre also wearing heavily on inner edge ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 251,490 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 251,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 244,783 miles

Engine Management Light 'ON'

N/S/F tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stonechip O/S/F lower windscreen just out of zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 227,565 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear reg plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 214,469 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 214,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bridgestone potenza re050 225/50 r17 94w (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 197,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 172,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 149,049 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 149,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 122,562 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 98,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,215 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,891 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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LH05 AJV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LH05 AJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LH05 AJV registered?

LH05 AJV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is LH05 AJV safe to buy?

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