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FE05 MYT

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,554 mi
Last recorded153,554 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 MYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 153,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight rub mark (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 148,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight rub mark (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 141,897 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 141,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,389 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 137,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 131,195 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 128,024 miles

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

exhaust down pipe heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightly pitted and lipped

rear brake pads low

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2017 128,024 miles

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light has been reset at time of mot (5.4.2)

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

exhaust down pipe heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightly pitted and lipped

rear brake pads low

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2016 120,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 112,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 105,041 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 97,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 90,118 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise various splits in o/s/r inner tyre (no cords showing)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,161 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,081 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,014 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,082 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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FE05 MYT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYT, 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 FE05 MYT registered?

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

Is FE05 MYT safe to buy?

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