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PJ55 LPZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,791 mi
Last recorded197,791 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 197,791 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot opening device temperamental

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 193,657 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 193,569 miles

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both pipes full lenth (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 186,878 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 179,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Clip on osf steering rack gaitor starting to split

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded going from front to rear of car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Plastic undertrays fitted to vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 169,134 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 158,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 158,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 10 Jun 2014 144,528 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 144,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 130,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlight washer inop

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 117,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 112,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,000 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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PJ55 LPZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PJ55 LPZ, 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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PJ55 LPZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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