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FA05 EGZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,661 mi
Last recorded95,661 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 95,661 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,413 miles

2 x Child seats fitted

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,393 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 78,149 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dash displays airbag and pre-tensioner fault

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dash displays airbag fault

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,019 miles

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

f/n/s door mirror craked

f/o/s headlight damaged

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

f/n/s door mirror craked

f/o/s headlight damaged

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

front pads low

r/n/s tyre has nail in the oputer part of tread

r/o/s tyre down to 3mm of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,569 miles

front number plate noted cracked

n/s mirror glass noted cracked

n/s/f tyre noted damaged on the outer wall, and worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,721 miles

f/o/s of bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

most wheels curbed esp f/n/s

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,704 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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FA05 EGZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA05 EGZ, 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 FA05 EGZ registered?

FA05 EGZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FA05 EGZ safe to buy?

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