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FA05 WYY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,079 mi
Last recorded168,079 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 168,079 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 163,159 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 253,014 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,866 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 143,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 135,201 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 135,201 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 133,320 miles

Front brake discs scored/worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brakes noise

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo and cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

warning light on- service

Fail 15 May 2017 133,320 miles

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

Front brake discs scored/worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brakes noise

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo and cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

warning light on- service

Pass 14 Jun 2016 127,732 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 13 Jun 2016 127,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,282 miles

front anti roll bar link top ball joint covers poor

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,350 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 104,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r suspension creaking/noisy

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r suspension creaking/noisy

Pass 14 Jan 2012 90,725 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,628 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,635 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,112 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 WYY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

FA05 WYY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is FA05 WYY safe to buy?

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