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AO05 NFC

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,866 mi
Last recorded166,866 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 166,866 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 159,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 151,414 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 151,315 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 139,405 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 137,624 miles

Emissions too clean for test.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 129,446 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,923 miles

tps on sensor fault

Fail 23 Apr 2012 112,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tps on sensor fault

Pass 25 May 2011 98,152 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 98,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 82,956 miles

smoke to lean to register

Pass 26 May 2009 69,369 miles

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

no smoke to get imishion reading

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,993 miles

smoke reading to low for emissions machine to read

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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AO05 NFC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO05 NFC, 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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What year was AO05 NFC registered?

AO05 NFC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is AO05 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 NFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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