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EX05 FVC

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,157 mi
Last recorded129,157 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 129,157 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 126,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 126,256 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 123,215 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,468 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,261 miles

near side front road wheel has been repaired by weld

Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,224 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,941 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 120,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,952 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 75,079 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,156 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 48,078 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for EX05 FVC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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