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FV05 UVW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

360,488 mi
Last recorded360,488 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 360,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pitted and scored both sides (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 353,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear diff oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 353,586 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear diff oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 317,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 302,818 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 302,818 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 286,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 271,303 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 231,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 174,019 miles

all tyres inner edge worn

Pass 5 May 2009 118,335 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 80,239 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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FV05 UVW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV05 UVW, 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 FV05 UVW registered?

FV05 UVW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is FV05 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 UVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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