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EG54 ZNA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,003 mi
Last recorded195,003 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG54 ZNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 195,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 195,003 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to test as damage to n/s/f tyre would likely cause damage to car or test equipment. (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 192,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 192,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 187,812 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2024 187,812 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 184,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 183,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 178,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 169,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TPS ON

cover sills fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 169,961 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TPS ON

cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 162,374 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 162,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 156,992 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 156,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings track rod (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,958 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Oil Level on min

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

TYRE SIZES 225/50ZR17 94Y/98Y

Fail 27 May 2016 136,895 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Oil Level on min

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

TYRE SIZES 225/50ZR17 94Y/98Y

Pass 11 May 2015 116,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre has sidewall damage,also worn on inner edge!

nsr tyre worn on inner edge.

osf tyre worn on edges.

Fail 11 May 2015 116,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre has sidewall damage,also worn on inner edge!

nsr tyre worn on inner edge.

osf tyre worn on edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 98,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2014 98,159 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

nearside front tyre has a cut not exposing the cords

slight side to side movement in offside front wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,812 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 77,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,629 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,169 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,976 miles

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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EG54 ZNA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EG54 ZNA, 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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EG54 ZNA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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