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BT05 ZNB

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,576 mi
Last recorded115,576 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZNB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 115,576 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 115,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 114,547 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 111,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 111,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 103,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords debris in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 103,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords debris in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2019 98,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear brake discs weathered

Pass 31 May 2018 96,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 92,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 83,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 68,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake pads getting slightly low would recommend to check rear brakes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 56,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 51,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2010 41,630 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,661 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,062 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 25,060 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZNB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZNB, 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 BT05 ZNB registered?

BT05 ZNB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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