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GJ05 MDV

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,025 mi
Last recorded164,025 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 MDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 164,025 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 164,025 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 161,907 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 159,284 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 156,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 153,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 149,101 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 146,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 140,814 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 140,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 128,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 121,489 miles

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

NOTE - cracked wheel appears to of been repaird and resprayed around the area, from my point of veiw i cant see and cracks or damage to the wheel so have now passed the failed item,

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

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

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

note full underside plastic covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 121,457 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

note full underside plastic covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2010 121,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,671 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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GJ05 MDV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ05 MDV, 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 GJ05 MDV registered?

GJ05 MDV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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