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FA05 WFR

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,518 mi
Last recorded133,518 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WFR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,518 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 125,998 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear park brake effort slow to react/increase.

Fail 10 Feb 2021 125,998 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear park brake effort slow to react/increase.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 122,078 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear park brake effort low and slow to react.

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,132 miles

Oil loss

Under guard fitted impeding visual inspections

Fail 16 Feb 2018 117,132 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Oil loss

Under guard fitted impeding visual inspections

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,985 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 113,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,032 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

Offside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,081 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 105,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,447 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,821 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,716 miles

stone chips in screen in spec

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,113 miles

front brake discs have large wear lips

front brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2010 59,069 miles

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

front brake discs have large wear lips

front brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low on edges

Pass 14 May 2009 50,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,768 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 WFR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA05 WFR, 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 FA05 WFR registered?

FA05 WFR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is FA05 WFR safe to buy?

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