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BN05 GZV

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,966 mi
Last recorded164,966 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 GZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 164,966 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 164,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush and pin worn on arm to hub causing excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on and additional menu displaying fault info (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,170 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 135,156 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 135,156 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 121,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 121,068 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 121,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear both sides brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 120,793 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 72,548 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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BN05 GZV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN05 GZV, 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 BN05 GZV registered?

BN05 GZV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BN05 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 GZV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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