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FM05 UJK

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,011 mi
Last recorded179,011 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 179,011 miles

Under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2017 176,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 168,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 161,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 152,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 143,181 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 143,177 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 134,525 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 134,350 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 121,325 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge but not showing cords

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 110,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 98,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 84,111 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 84,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UJK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM05 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

FM05 UJK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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