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AF55 LHE

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,322 mi
Last recorded224,322 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 224,322 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 224,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault code cleared at test station via prs system (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 216,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 348,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 327,298 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 327,298 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tyre run flat light on

Pass 4 Mar 2015 190,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 190,561 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 189,357 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 171,448 miles

1.o/s front windscreen cracked just out swept view 2.both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 7 Dec 2012 148,532 miles

1.chip and small crack in windscreen near the limit 2.n/s front tyre mishaped on tread near the limit 3.rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 129,652 miles

1. chip in screen,2. rear discs corroded on edges.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 129,652 miles

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

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

1. chip in screen,2. rear discs corroded on edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 100,907 miles

1.front tyres slightly scuffed off on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,332 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,685 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 LHE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AF55 LHE, 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 LHE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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