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FA05 WXS

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,849 mi
Last recorded136,849 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 136,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective 2x cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 133,012 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 129,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,091 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy lens x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 120,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 120,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 116,400 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 116,400 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,616 miles

low emissions

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,131 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,866 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,657 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 27 Mar 2010 62,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 60,912 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,622 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 WXS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

FA05 WXS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FA05 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 WXS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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