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EA05 UPP

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 UPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 85,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak.

Pass 5 May 2015 64,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 47,619 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 45,106 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 37,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,948 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 24,948 miles

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

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)

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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EA05 UPP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA05 UPP, 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 EA05 UPP registered?

EA05 UPP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is EA05 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 UPP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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