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B41 NEY

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,219 mi
Last recorded119,219 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB41 NEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 119,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 117,879 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 111,002 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 111,002 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,940 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 105,841 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 98,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner and outer tyre wear

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear and cracking

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear and cracking

under trays restricting veiw

Fail 11 May 2018 98,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner and outer tyre wear

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear and cracking

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear and cracking

under trays restricting veiw

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,323 miles

water leak around thermostat area

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,295 miles

both front tyres worn to limit.

nearside rear tyre worn thin.

offside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,834 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,860 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,933 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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B41 NEY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B41 NEY, 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 B41 NEY registered?

B41 NEY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is B41 NEY safe to buy?

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