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AU05 XWT

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,980 mi
Last recorded151,980 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 151,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 137,195 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 119,954 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 117,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 110,723 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,221 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 98,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,601 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 83,601 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads look very low (3.5.1g)

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbing off and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbing off and perished (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,586 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,626 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,791 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,351 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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AU05 XWT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AU05 XWT, 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 AU05 XWT registered?

AU05 XWT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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