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B8 BGO

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,472 mi
Last recorded73,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 73,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,693 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 68,692 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 60,883 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 60,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,543 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 54,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,312 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 47,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,494 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 46,494 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 43,752 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 43,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 May 2015 40,457 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 40,457 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 38,165 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 35,123 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 28,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 8,402 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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B8 BGO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,394cc petrol 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 B8 BGO, 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 B8 BGO registered?

B8 BGO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is B8 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 BGO 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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