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PY54 LGL

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,994 mi
Last recorded152,994 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 LGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 152,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp bracket broken and has condensation inside lens

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 152,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp bracket broken and has condensation inside lens

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 142,964 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 138,505 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 138,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 135,743 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 135,743 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,207 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 131,207 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 126,221 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,010 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 121,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning light on

TPMS warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,488 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 115,488 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning light on

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

TPMS on

Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,465 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 110,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the shoulders

Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,316 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 103,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 94,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 81,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,322 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,710 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)

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear

high level brake light has some leds inop. less than 50%

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,066 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,782 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 57,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,493 miles

PDC system faulty. Screen wash low fluid level sensor faulty.

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 57,493 miles

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

PDC system faulty. Screen wash low fluid level sensor faulty.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,455 miles

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
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PY54 LGL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY54 LGL, 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 PY54 LGL registered?

PY54 LGL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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