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LM05 GDF

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

202,340 mi
Last recorded202,340 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 GDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 202,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 194,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 186,915 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 171,721 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 159,695 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 159,695 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 150,395 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling mounting bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 150,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excesivly low reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling mounting bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake over 45% less effecent

Pass 22 Feb 2018 138,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 126,047 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,619 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,633 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,461 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,921 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 GDF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

LM05 GDF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is LM05 GDF safe to buy?

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