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FM05 FTN

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

176,571 mi
Last recorded176,571 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 FTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 176,571 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 173,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 173,639 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 169,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 168,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 162,135 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 162,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 155,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlight slightly deterated

Fail 8 Feb 2022 155,507 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlight slightly deterated

Pass 10 Feb 2021 148,295 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 10 Feb 2021 148,295 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Jan 2020 145,841 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 145,841 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,285 miles

both head lights slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 135,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both head lights slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes have been greased

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,638 miles

brake pipe have been greased

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,143 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 109,143 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,397 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,201 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,840 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner section of tread;- very close to limit.

Some deterioration of offside front inner brake disc face.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 87,840 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner section of tread;- very close to limit.

Some deterioration of offside front inner brake disc face.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,693 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 78,693 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,289 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,790 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 55,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FM05 FTN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FM05 FTN, 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 FM05 FTN registered?

FM05 FTN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FM05 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 FTN shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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