MOT Status
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157,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside components
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front under trays fitted obscuring view
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
emissions too low to read
Oil leak
front brake pads worn
sill covers and under trays fitted
tested when wet
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ05 YLV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?
LJ05 YLV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2005.
Is LJ05 YLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ05 YLV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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