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LJ55 CVF

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,599 mi
Last recorded152,599 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 152,584 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn x2 hub bushes, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn x2 hub bushes, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 143,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 143,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 123,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,195 miles

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

Oil leak rear diff

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside ()

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak rear diff

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside ()

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,738 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 102,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,902 miles

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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 594,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,856 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 41,269 miles

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

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

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,595 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,439 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 30,385 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions test carried out but too clean to achieve reading

N/S/F Tyre slightly torn outer side wall.

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,454 miles

Both O/S/F and N/S/F tyres are wearing on inner/outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CVF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ55 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

LJ55 CVF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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