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LX05 MOA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,639 mi
Last recorded96,639 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 MOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,639 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 91,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,163 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,774 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,484 miles

air bag light staying on

Fail 29 Nov 2010 51,484 miles

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,897 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 27,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LX05 MOA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LX05 MOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 MOA registered?

LX05 MOA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is LX05 MOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 MOA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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