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AV05 MLF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,862 mi
Last recorded143,862 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 143,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 137,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,183 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,176 miles

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,252 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 115,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,816 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (High level brake light) (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 104,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (High level brake light) (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,433 miles

Both front shock absorbers deteriorated.

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front shock absorbers deteriorated.

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,838 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 51,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,987 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,482 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,482 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,052 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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AV05 MLF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV05 MLF, 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 AV05 MLF registered?

AV05 MLF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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