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PJ05 LVD

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,851 mi
Last recorded76,851 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LVD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 76,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,760 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,616 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 74,612 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,062 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers slightly deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake only just met requirements

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,836 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side of the surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake slightly low effort

Fail 29 Sep 2020 70,905 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended defective (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake slightly low effort

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,692 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,023 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,828 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,627 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,897 miles

advice both front tyers have a cut across treads but not too cords

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,436 miles

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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PJ05 LVD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ05 LVD, 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 PJ05 LVD registered?

PJ05 LVD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is PJ05 LVD safe to buy?

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