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AP05 GWE

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,431 mi
Last recorded159,431 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 GWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 159,431 miles

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

Lower windscreen sun visor(not in drivers view of road)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 159,431 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)

Lower windscreen sun visor(not in drivers view of road)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 150,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 150,158 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 140,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 138,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 128,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside front brakes are binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 116,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear park brake recording lower effort than o/s rear 130 / 300

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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AP05 GWE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP05 GWE, 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 AP05 GWE registered?

AP05 GWE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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