MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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))
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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.
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LH05 AJV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2005.
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