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ET05 EYD

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,338 mi
Last recorded166,338 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 EYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 166,338 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 123,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 123,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 121,837 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 121,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 119,758 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,311 miles

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

Rear Inner tyre wall slightly perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2017 115,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,699 miles

Oil leak ()

under cover obscure some copmonent

Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 108,199 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2013 106,532 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 106,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,438 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 94,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 90,968 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,051 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly featherd throughout inner edges

chips in windscreen

hand brake requires adjustment

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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ET05 EYD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ET05 EYD, 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 ET05 EYD registered?

ET05 EYD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is ET05 EYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 EYD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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