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FM05 UHJ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,231 mi
Last recorded151,231 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 UHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 151,231 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 151,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 149,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 146,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 142,890 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 138,435 miles

Both front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn from edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under the body and both side sill panel cover fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 138,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn from edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under the body and both side sill panel cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 121,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

advis windscreen wipers

Fail 25 Mar 2015 121,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,814 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 103,813 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns and osr wheels have been repaired by welding but satifactory in my opinion

Fail 20 Mar 2012 87,311 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns and osr wheels have been repaired by welding but satifactory in my opinion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,741 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,741 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 UHJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHJ, 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 FM05 UHJ registered?

FM05 UHJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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