MOT Status
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130,446 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
Under try cover fitted
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))
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))
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
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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?
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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.
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BT05 XPE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is BT05 XPE safe to buy?
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