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WD05 LCW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,779 mi
Last recorded220,779 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 LCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 220,779 miles

Rear air suspension has been replaced with coil suspension.

Fail 24 May 2023 220,770 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear air suspension has been replaced with coil suspension.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 200,001 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 172,876 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 172,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to o/s rear flexible hose above axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 156,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 145,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 137,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 131,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2013 118,273 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rear seatbelt clips in all ok, but buckle is stuck too far down the belt, a person could probably not fit inside the secured belt.

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 111,879 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear tail light lens.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 101,130 miles

Oil leak

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,131 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,750 miles

near side rear tyre has some rise and fall of the tread pattern.

near side rear wheel balance weight is falling off.

off side front jacking floor rubber block missing.

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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WD05 LCW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WD05 LCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD05 LCW registered?

WD05 LCW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is WD05 LCW safe to buy?

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