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GP05 UWW

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,141 mi
Last recorded80,141 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 80,141 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 80,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,231 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pipes are corroded

Headlight lenses are cloudy

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,252 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,264 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine coves fitted preventing full underside inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,255 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertray fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,088 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,538 miles

General surface corrosion to exhuast system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 51,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

General surface corrosion to exhuast system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,929 miles

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

center brake light has a bulb out on n/s

front discs worn started to corrode on outer edges

Fail 26 Jul 2011 49,922 miles

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

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

center brake light has a bulb out on n/s

front discs worn started to corrode on outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,168 miles

front discs are worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,142 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,873 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 UWW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue 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 UWW, 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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GP05 UWW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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