free car check
LS55GAU
2005 BMW 525
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration LS55GAU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 16 Jan 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
⚠️
34 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 118,673 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,651 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,224 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,088 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2023 6 Jun 20267 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,179 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,541 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear tyre very close to limit.
- Possible leak from nearside front shock absorber. Requires further investigation.
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LAMP ON. (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Possible leak from nearside front shock absorber. Requires further investigation.
- Offside rear tyre very close to limit.
- Nearside handbrake requires adjusting.
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,513 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020 6 Jun 20269 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,951 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2020 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,646 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2019 6 Jun 202613 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,650 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2018 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,855 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017 6 Jun 20268 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,964 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,765 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,545 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 6 Jun 202617 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,210 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202610 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,766 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,536 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,582 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,268 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008 6 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!
LS55GAU was registered on 2005-11-22
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.