MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,157 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both Front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Oil leak ()
near side front road wheel has been repaired by weld
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
near side front road wheel has been repaired by weld
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front 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?
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EX05 FVC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 EX05 FVC, 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 EX05 FVC registered?
EX05 FVC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2005.
Is EX05 FVC safe to buy?
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