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FL05 BTE

2005 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

220,162 mi
Last recorded220,162 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 BTE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 220,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 218,909 miles

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

Nearside headlight image slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 214,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 210,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 206,885 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 200,314 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Offside Rear tyre on limit and worn inside edge

Rear subframe bushes becoming unbonded

covers underside

rear wishbone front bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 193,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 187,969 miles

n/s rear tyre wall cut on inner edge but no cords showing 245/35/20

Fail 2 Feb 2017 187,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s rear tyre wall cut on inner edge but no cords showing 245/35/20

Pass 8 Jan 2016 179,490 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 179,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 175,115 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 168,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 157,122 miles

air bag lamp on

both rear tyres close to limit

brake warning lamp on

front brake discs badly worn allmost through to core

Fail 3 Jan 2013 157,106 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag lamp on

both rear tyres close to limit

brake warning lamp on

front brake discs badly worn allmost through to core

Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,764 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 135,760 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 124,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 117,954 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 117,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 106,400 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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FL05 BTE is a 2005 BMW 525 in White 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 FL05 BTE, 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 FL05 BTE registered?

FL05 BTE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is FL05 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 BTE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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