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GL05 XPX

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,719 mi
Last recorded131,719 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tps light on

Fail 23 Sep 2020 131,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tps light on

Pass 13 Nov 2019 129,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened B/DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OIL-LEAK FROM ENGINE COPARTMENT AREA

Rear PARK-BRAKE EFFORT BELOW PAR

Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,197 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 126,167 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 122,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 113,803 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 102,046 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 102,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 97,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 92,237 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 84,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,702 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,661 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,659 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,300 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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GL05 XPX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 GL05 XPX, 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 GL05 XPX registered?

GL05 XPX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is GL05 XPX safe to buy?

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