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LM05 JFG

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,517 mi
Last recorded124,517 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 124,517 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 113,209 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 113,209 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 113,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,364 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 100,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 84,869 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,718 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,718 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front propshaft coupling

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,622 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s parking brake effort low

rear pads low require closer inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,800 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 JFG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LM05 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

LM05 JFG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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