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FN05 GZJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

275,785 mi
Last recorded275,785 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 GZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 275,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 157,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 143,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 119,397 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,207 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,563 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,421 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

brake warning light remains on

Fail 11 Jun 2009 86,416 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

brake warning light remains on

Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,838 miles

minor play in o/s inner rack joint

wiper blades not clearing windscreen very well

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,029 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 GZJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GZJ, 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 FN05 GZJ registered?

FN05 GZJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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