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LV55 TXH

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

210,357 mi
Last recorded210,357 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 TXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 210,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 199,208 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

Fail 28 Sep 2024 199,207 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 14 Sep 2023 190,154 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))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 180,402 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 180,392 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 169,759 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,079 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 161,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 152,731 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 152,729 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 146,245 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 146,202 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Pass 31 Jan 2018 138,428 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 125,469 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 112,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,910 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,629 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,629 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,695 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,878 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 43,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,731 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 TXH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LV55 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

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

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