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SN55 LZA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

348,800 mi
Last recorded348,800 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 LZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 348,800 miles

Rear floor and chassis corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 348,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear floor and chassis corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 207,404 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn

Fail 17 Feb 2025 207,292 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn

Pass 20 Feb 2024 319,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 302,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 283,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 270,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 257,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 239,259 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 239,070 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 221,666 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 201,443 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 186,018 miles

brake pad waring light on

Fail 26 Feb 2016 186,002 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at flexi (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 172,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 162,093 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 161,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 147,793 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 120,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,071 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,449 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,403 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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SN55 LZA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SN55 LZA, 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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SN55 LZA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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