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AF55 LFA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,743 mi
Last recorded173,743 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 173,743 miles

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

rear lights tinted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 157,077 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 152,210 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 142,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease / corroded pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut to inner tread area. cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease / corroded pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Grease around hub unit wheel bearing area.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 142,744 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Lever ratchet worn and not holding top of travel. (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to flexi hose heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to flexi hose heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease / corroded pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut to inner tread area. cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease / corroded pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Grease around hub unit wheel bearing area.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 132,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,925 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 128,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 118,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 114,932 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,754 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 102,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 May 2013 95,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

off side headlamp beam pattern weak

slight cut in off side front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,599 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 86,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,541 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,111 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing uneven

interior mirror missing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,386 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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AF55 LFA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF55 LFA, 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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AF55 LFA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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