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LX05 WFD

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,654 mi
Last recorded170,654 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 170,654 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 158,080 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 158,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 148,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 148,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 133,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link top cover slightly adrift, still prevents ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,617 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON SIDE

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 111,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 111,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,904 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 Mar 2011 54,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,820 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust fumes to clean to register emissions

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,741 miles

emissions would not register

Fail 15 Mar 2008 27,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,749 miles

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

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 WFD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX05 WFD, 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 LX05 WFD registered?

LX05 WFD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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