MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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