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LY05 ODB

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,842 mi
Last recorded111,842 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ODB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 111,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 111,131 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 109,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 108,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 107,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,562 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 101,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,071 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 79,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,111 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,777 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,190 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,178 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,247 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,471 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,710 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,187 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

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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LY05 ODB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY05 ODB, 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 LY05 ODB registered?

LY05 ODB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is LY05 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 ODB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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