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LL54 EXT

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

318,340 mi
Last recorded318,340 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL54 EXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 318,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 315,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + Rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 192,743 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 192,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 300,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 291,004 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake slight low effort

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 275,795 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 261,780 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 261,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 247,396 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 234,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 221,137 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 129,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 124,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 119,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 115,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,365 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,550 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 84,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail evident in n/s/rear tire.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,063 miles

a.front wiper blades worn will soon need attention

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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LL54 EXT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LL54 EXT, 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 LL54 EXT registered?

LL54 EXT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is LL54 EXT safe to buy?

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