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T10 LGO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,219 mi
Last recorded164,219 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT10 LGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 164,219 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 151,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 150,263 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 131,307 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2016 131,252 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2015 10,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 99,525 miles
Fail 25 May 2014 99,525 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 90,723 miles

Rear Tyres Low And Splitting On Inner Sidewall

Fail 17 May 2013 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyres Low And Splitting On Inner Sidewall

Pass 15 May 2012 81,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 81,262 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 70,776 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 70,684 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 62,649 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 62,597 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 52,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,768 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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T10 LGO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T10 LGO, 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 T10 LGO registered?

T10 LGO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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