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AV55 EVC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,712 mi
Last recorded175,712 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 175,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 175,712 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 167,037 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 166,264 miles

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Fail 2 Apr 2024 166,263 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 6 Apr 2023 163,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

undertray fitted could not view

Pass 21 Mar 2022 161,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on inside (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Mar 2022 161,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear - near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear - near fuel tank , above axle and in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on inside (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Mar 2021 157,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 157,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 153,928 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 23 Feb 2019 147,386 miles

Both front tyres side walls damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2018 141,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 133,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 122,215 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)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 14 Jul 2015 122,213 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 102,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,825 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,755 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 77,753 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 54,843 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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AV55 EVC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV55 EVC, 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

How do I check the history of AV55 EVC?

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What year was AV55 EVC registered?

AV55 EVC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AV55 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 EVC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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