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B12 MGD

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,265 mi
Last recorded109,265 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,265 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 108,321 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 105,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 103,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 102,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 97,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,324 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2018 87,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,792 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 75,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,142 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lights glazed

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,985 miles

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

noted o/s/f tyre showing signs of heavy cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,840 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,156 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,968 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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B12 MGD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B12 MGD, 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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B12 MGD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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