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LJ55 CUW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,774 mi
Last recorded128,774 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CUW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 128,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 116,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 105,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 101,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear fog light not working. but offside rear is working

Fail 25 Jun 2014 93,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear fog light not working. but offside rear is working

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,612 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 92,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,892 miles

o/s front tyre has smaal cut in tread

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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LJ55 CUW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LJ55 CUW, 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 LJ55 CUW registered?

LJ55 CUW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2005.

Is LJ55 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 CUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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