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LV55 LXH

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,906 mi
Last recorded103,906 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 LXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,299 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,518 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 lower rear of wheel inner (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper engine has slight oil leak

Front X2 front tyres starting to crack inside tread but not showing any cord

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear child seat fitted restricting seat belt check

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arms outer bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 79,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 lower rear of wheel inner (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper engine has slight oil leak

Front X2 front tyres starting to crack inside tread but not showing any cord

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear child seat fitted restricting seat belt check

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arms outer bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 74,267 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 74,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads and discs worn low

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 8 May 2014 64,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 54,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,399 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,112 miles

cut in offside front tyre and worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,000 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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LV55 LXH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol 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 LV55 LXH, 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 LV55 LXH registered?

LV55 LXH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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