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FE05 MYK

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,063 mi
Last recorded211,063 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 MYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 211,063 miles

Central Front small stone chip on windscreen

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 191,144 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 187,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 177,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 176,967 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 168,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 168,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 158,475 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 158,464 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe To O/S Rear Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to N/S Rear Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking Pipe Leaking Over Rear Axle (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing Corroded (3.5.1l)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R Tyre 2mm

Stone Chip in Screen

Pass 4 Sep 2015 148,179 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 148,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 139,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 132,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 125,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,529 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 66,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/f fog lamp working but not secure in bumper

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,993 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/f fog lamp working but not secure in bumper

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,045 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,652 miles

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

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

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)

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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FE05 MYK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE05 MYK, 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 FE05 MYK registered?

FE05 MYK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is FE05 MYK safe to buy?

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