CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU55 LCZ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,053 mi
Last recorded188,053 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LCZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 188,053 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 186,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body work damaged

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 186,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 167,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 164,290 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 164,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 256,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 153,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 135,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 109,861 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)

o/s/f tyre cut but, not reached cords

Pass 19 Oct 2012 98,459 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,504 miles

brake wear sensors not pluged into pads

clutch pedal rubber missing

no gas blast detected at time of test

plastic under trays fitted not allowing inspection of fuel and brake lines

Fail 7 Oct 2010 63,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake wear sensors not pluged into pads

clutch pedal rubber missing

no gas blast detected at time of test

plastic under trays fitted not allowing inspection of fuel and brake lines

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,227 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU55 LCZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU55 LCZ, 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

How do I check the history of NU55 LCZ?

You can check the full history of NU55 LCZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU55 LCZ registered?

NU55 LCZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is NU55 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 LCZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU55 LCZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU55 LCZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.