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FY05 WWM

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,717 mi
Last recorded133,717 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,717 miles

brake pipes been greased

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2016 129,718 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 129,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 124,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 124,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 120,826 miles

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

slight cut in o/s/f front tyre outer wall

Fail 7 Apr 2014 120,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cut in o/s/f front tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 116,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emision print out

Fail 25 Mar 2013 116,062 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emision print out

Pass 13 Apr 2012 106,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 106,442 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

n/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,902 miles

front discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,425 miles

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

No access to servo and master cylinder for full inspection

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

Vehicle fitted with sheilds underneath unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 Apr 2010 97,425 miles

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

No access to servo and master cylinder for full inspection

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle fitted with sheilds underneath unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,237 miles

engine sheild fitted not allowing full inspection

underbody sheild fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2008 78,970 miles

Oil leak

all front sub frame and cross member not inspected due to plastic cover

both floors coved in plastic not inspected

both sills covered not inspected

front to rear brake pipes covered in plasic not inspected

servo not inspected not visible

Fail 5 Apr 2008 78,970 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all front sub frame and cross member not inspected due to plastic cover

both floors coved in plastic not inspected

both sills covered not inspected

front to rear brake pipes covered in plasic not inspected

servo not inspected not visible

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 WWM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FY05 WWM, 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 FY05 WWM registered?

FY05 WWM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is FY05 WWM safe to buy?

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