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FA05 WTW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,553 mi
Last recorded134,553 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 134,553 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 126,728 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 117,375 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,715 miles

Note: Undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring various underside components.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,376 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 90,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,380 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 71,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,105 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 WTW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

FA05 WTW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is FA05 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 WTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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