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GF05 NZD

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,201 mi
Last recorded180,201 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NZD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 180,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 172,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake reading low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 162,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes.... (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 145,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,710 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 132,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 119,949 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing plug not there (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre nearly flat ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,059 miles

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

bonnet struts lost pressure

Pass 28 Aug 2014 152,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged ,but still secure and legible.

nearside front lower arm forward bush significant amount of play- should replace.

offside front lower arm forward bush significant amount of play- should replace.

rear across brake pipe corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,640 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 83,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 53,086 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 53,086 miles

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

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

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

both n/s tyres cut on tread

Pass 2 May 2008 41,393 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 NZD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GF05 NZD, 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 GF05 NZD registered?

GF05 NZD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is GF05 NZD safe to buy?

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