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LJ05 VYW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,290 mi
Last recorded71,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 71,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 68,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 59,998 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,599 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,305 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,593 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 32,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre tread bald inner edge

Offside rear seatbelt clasp outer casing has slight damage

Slight signs of oil leak developing transmission area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,641 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,051 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 18,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,728 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 VYW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

LJ05 VYW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is LJ05 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 VYW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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