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2005 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration LS05XBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 21 Aug 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,403 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak to bottom of vehicle
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,118 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024 16 Jun 202618 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 169,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,013 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023 16 Jun 20268 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 161,013 MI
16 Jun 202618 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,598 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2022 16 Jun 202613 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,883 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021 16 Jun 20261 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,584 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020 16 Jun 202620 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,182 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019 16 Jun 20269 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,041 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018 16 Jun 20265 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,454 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017 16 Jun 202621 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,019 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016 16 Jun 202622 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,857 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015 16 Jun 202628 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,863 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 110,880 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,867 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 16 Jun 20262 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,392 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 100,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,855 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010 16 Jun 20261 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,719 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2009 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS05XBU was registered on 2005-06-03
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