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LJ05 YAO

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

174,350 mi
Last recorded174,350 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 YAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 174,350 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 174,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 170,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 165,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 155,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side of screen has a small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 148,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 142,269 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 141,717 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 138,744 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 130,767 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 107,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 93,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,771 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,719 miles

some wear to front discs

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,686 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s front tyre has small split in inner tread edge replacement soon

Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,199 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 YAO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

LJ05 YAO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is LJ05 YAO safe to buy?

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