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GF05 BZV

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,135 mi
Last recorded179,135 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 BZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 179,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 169,179 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 4 Jul 2016 169,175 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 161,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT PADS LOW.WINDSCREEN SCORED SLIGHT OSF.

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 161,965 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

FRONT PADS LOW.WINDSCREEN SCORED SLIGHT OSF.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 153,592 miles

Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust flexi starting to perish(not leaking)

nearside rear tyre 4mm/offside rear tyre 3.5mm(raised tread pattern)

nearside rear wheel rim repaired

Fail 17 Jun 2014 153,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust flexi starting to perish(not leaking)

nearside front fog light inop

nearside rear tyre 4mm/offside rear tyre 3.5mm(raised tread pattern)

nearside rear wheel rim repaired

Pass 12 Sep 2013 147,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 140,008 miles

Smoke reading too low to gain a reading.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 120,405 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 120,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 102,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,356 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,712 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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GF05 BZV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF05 BZV, 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 GF05 BZV registered?

GF05 BZV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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