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LJ05 YHT

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,589 mi
Last recorded116,589 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 116,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front spot/fog lamp.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 16 May 2013 116,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front spot/fog lamp.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 May 2012 105,380 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 105,380 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 91,498 miles

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

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

boot does not open with outer handle

Fail 27 May 2011 91,498 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

boot does not open with outer handle

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,051 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 28 May 2010 74,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 May 2009 55,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 20 May 2008 39,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YHT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

LJ05 YHT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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