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2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,148 mi
Last recorded104,148 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 USD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 104,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 104,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,630 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,915 miles

front brake discs showing wear

smoke emissions low,smoke metre didnt detect a readings so has passed the emission test

Fail 3 Jun 2008 54,271 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs showing wear

smoke emissions low,smoke metre didnt detect a readings so has passed the emission test

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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FP05 USD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FP05 USD, 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 FP05 USD registered?

FP05 USD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is FP05 USD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 USD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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