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FP05 WRZ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

210,109 mi
Last recorded210,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 WRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 210,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 207,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 204,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 202,831 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 201,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 200,298 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 199,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 196,599 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front tyres worn on edge

Offside Front Shock absorber leaking

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2018 193,134 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 192,047 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 188,651 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 186,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 184,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 182,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 180,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 169,196 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 146,939 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 146,938 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 123,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 106,767 miles

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

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 WRZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FP05 WRZ, 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 FP05 WRZ registered?

FP05 WRZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is FP05 WRZ safe to buy?

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