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GU05 AYC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,445 mi
Last recorded178,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 178,445 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 178,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 169,941 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 May 2021 169,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 166,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 160,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 149,743 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear arm - front bushes becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 149,743 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear arm - front bushes becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 149,730 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 139,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 139,786 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 125,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Dec 2016 125,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Jan 2016 116,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items removed from drivers view

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Jan 2016 116,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

items removed from drivers view

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,767 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,270 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,952 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,556 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,798 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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GU05 AYC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GU05 AYC, 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

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What year was GU05 AYC registered?

GU05 AYC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is GU05 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 AYC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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