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BT05 XPE

2005 BMW 525

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,446 mi
Last recorded130,446 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 130,446 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 130,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 128,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 126,369 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray body protection fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2023 124,219 miles

Under try cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 121,420 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak onto lower undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower undertray damage and insecure

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 121,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak onto lower undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower undertray damage and insecure

Nearside Front Outer mirror glass damage

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,315 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,863 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,460 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2018 88,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 82,850 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,158 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,570 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,133 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,887 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,887 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,705 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 32,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BT05 XPE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BT05 XPE, 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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BT05 XPE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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