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GP05 GFA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,672 mi
Last recorded136,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 GFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 136,672 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,019 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 133,019 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both side's (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 127,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 120,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 113,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 113,824 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,442 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 99,442 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,725 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,767 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine undertray damp with oil

handbrake requires adjustment

marks in offside of windscreen left by poorly maintained "sucker" device

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,835 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray damp with oil

handbrake requires adjustment

marks in offside of windscreen left by poorly maintained "sucker" device

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

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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GP05 GFA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP05 GFA, 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

How do I check the history of GP05 GFA?

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What year was GP05 GFA registered?

GP05 GFA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is GP05 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 GFA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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