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AV05 TWY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

223,392 mi
Last recorded223,392 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 223,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Fail 14 May 2019 223,392 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 215,950 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 215,950 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb is loose (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 209,371 miles

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 9 Feb 2017 209,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 9 Feb 2016 198,859 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 186,944 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2014 172,943 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2014 172,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 161,493 miles

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

Vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 2 Nov 2011 145,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine and gearbox undertrays fitted

propshaft doughtnut in poor condition

slight movement o/s inner rack joint

suspect slight engine or gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 145,189 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine and gearbox undertrays fitted

propshaft doughtnut in poor condition

slight movement o/s inner rack joint

suspect slight engine or gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 145,177 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 145,087 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 107,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 107,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,892 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

just acceptable reserve travel on parking brake

offside front tyre worn on edge

parking brake effort readings obtained through reserve travel

underbody fully covered

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 TWY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 TWY registered?

AV05 TWY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is AV05 TWY safe to buy?

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