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LK05 SXM

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,533 mi
Last recorded80,533 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,533 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,832 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,102 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,102 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,190 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,507 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,507 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,741 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 18,401 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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LK05 SXM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK05 SXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK05 SXM registered?

LK05 SXM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is LK05 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 SXM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK05 SXM have outstanding finance?

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