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FY05 NMO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,664 mi
Last recorded141,664 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 NMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 141,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 137,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake low effort

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 125,269 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 113,901 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 100,350 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut almost to cords.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut,no visible cords.

offside sill damaged.

power steering reservoir wet.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres outer sidewalls cut,no visible cords.

both front wiper blades starting to smear slightly.

engine oil level just above min mark.

full set of stone guards fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,787 miles

unable to see many test items

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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FY05 NMO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY05 NMO, 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 FY05 NMO registered?

FY05 NMO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FY05 NMO safe to buy?

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