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EK05 UEL

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,496 mi
Last recorded123,496 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 123,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 108,372 miles

front discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 106,171 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

car has savear oil leaks?

front and rear discs worn

nsf worn on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2010 81,402 miles

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

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

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

oil leakage poss from engine and blown back halfway under vehicle.

un-able to see all steering/suspension parts as full underbody shield fitted

Pass 18 May 2009 67,705 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn in middle of tread close to wear bars

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,332 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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EK05 UEL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK05 UEL, 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 EK05 UEL registered?

EK05 UEL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is EK05 UEL safe to buy?

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