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LJ05 YBL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 YBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 119,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,162 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,578 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 114,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,436 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 110,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 107,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,738 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,738 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 67,785 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 67,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 57,647 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,137 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise osr tyre worn to slick on the inner edge

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,614 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,334 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 YBL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ05 YBL, 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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What year was LJ05 YBL registered?

LJ05 YBL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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