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LJ05 VWD

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,956 mi
Last recorded108,956 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 108,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2025 99,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,233 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,311 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,622 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,667 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,654 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 77,654 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,282 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2018 76,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,200 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 65,200 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 63,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 52,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 42,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,406 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,017 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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LJ05 VWD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ05 VWD, 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 LJ05 VWD registered?

LJ05 VWD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is LJ05 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 VWD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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