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LM05 DXA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,021 mi
Last recorded177,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 DXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 177,021 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 177,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 158,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 144,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted both side (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 144,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted both side (2.4.G.1)

Front Side repeater not working both side (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 141,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 130,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,276 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,133 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,386 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,564 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,054 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,780 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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LM05 DXA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM05 DXA, 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 LM05 DXA registered?

LM05 DXA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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