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YX54 LJF

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,093 mi
Last recorded111,093 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 LJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 98,501 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 95,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 87,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake efforts low and overall just legal

heavy underbody mud and dirt all areas

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,235 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Large undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,097 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP IS ON

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Large undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,567 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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YX54 LJF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YX54 LJF, 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 YX54 LJF registered?

YX54 LJF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is YX54 LJF safe to buy?

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