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WV05 LRA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,050 mi
Last recorded114,050 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 LRA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 103,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,872 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 87,651 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,263 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2019 76,774 miles

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

under tray peace missing

Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,935 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil area under engine on undertray . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 75,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 1 blue 2 grey spots. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil area under engine on undertray . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished with splits edges worn off. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished with splits edges worn off (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 74,505 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 48% offside lower effort. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished with splits edges worn off. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished with splits edges worn off (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper blades smeary.

Nearside front tyre cracking in the tread grooves.

Offside front tyre cracking in the tread grooves.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,662 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Nearside front tyre tread aged & low/ worn on edges

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Offside front tyre tread aged & low/ worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,844 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of rust

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,760 miles

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,743 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2008 32,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,189 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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WV05 LRA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WV05 LRA, 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 WV05 LRA registered?

WV05 LRA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is WV05 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 LRA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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