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AV55 UWY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 UWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 101,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 101,054 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 100,358 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 100,358 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 100,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,072 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,065 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,774 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,406 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,817 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,240 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,082 miles

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

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

damage wheel rims.

noise steering column on operation.

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 UWY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AV55 UWY, 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 AV55 UWY registered?

AV55 UWY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is AV55 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 UWY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV55 UWY have outstanding finance?

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