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BV05 AUC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,747 mi
Last recorded121,747 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 AUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 121,747 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak handbrake travel

Pass 23 Oct 2017 115,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 115,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 115,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,086 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 106,084 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on indicating possible fault

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,242 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 88,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 77,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,579 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 55,438 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,115 miles

all brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,576 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted / corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,684 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BV05 AUC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV05 AUC, 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 BV05 AUC registered?

BV05 AUC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 AUC safe to buy?

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