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MJ05 LYR

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,008 mi
Last recorded141,008 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 141,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 136,963 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 123,108 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 107,411 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four front and rear heavily cracking. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre very lightly wearing on inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,745 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,750 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 68,750 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 60,406 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,406 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,359 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,948 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)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MJ05 LYR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ05 LYR, 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 MJ05 LYR registered?

MJ05 LYR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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