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G12 TKT

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,630 mi
Last recorded164,630 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 TKT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 164,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 156,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 149,116 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 143,355 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 136,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 136,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 127,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 113,232 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 100,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,084 miles

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

front nearside tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,859 miles

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

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on

Fail 29 Jul 2011 66,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,031 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has 2 screws in it

washer jets poor

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,018 miles

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

nail in osr tread

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,055 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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G12 TKT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G12 TKT, 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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G12 TKT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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