MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted to the offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs showing wear
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD05 XEF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 FD05 XEF, 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 FD05 XEF registered?
FD05 XEF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2005.
Is FD05 XEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD05 XEF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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