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GP05 NZE

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,781 mi
Last recorded181,781 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 NZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 181,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 171,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 165,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 162,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 158,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 158,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 144,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 122,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,641 miles

srs indicator showing restraint system fault

Fail 12 Apr 2012 102,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/f brake pad sensor insecure

n/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

srs indicator showing restraint system fault

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,827 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 58,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 39,097 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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GP05 NZE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GP05 NZE, 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 GP05 NZE registered?

GP05 NZE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is GP05 NZE safe to buy?

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