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FN05 GZH

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,214 mi
Last recorded105,214 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 GZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,214 miles

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

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

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

Various under body and engine trims fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 90,578 miles

Front Front disks slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,343 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-18-93Y - Strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 85,343 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-18-93Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-18-93Y - Strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,560 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 80,557 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,644 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

plastic sill covers

Pass 22 May 2014 63,413 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,699 miles

see documents attached

Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,259 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,116 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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FN05 GZH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FN05 GZH, 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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FN05 GZH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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