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GV05 EHZ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,265 mi
Last recorded151,265 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 EHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 151,265 miles

hand brake only just ok

Pass 28 Nov 2016 149,587 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 144,808 miles

ENGINE BURNING OIL

REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

Fail 11 Sep 2015 144,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement HUB LOWER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ENGINE BURNING OIL

REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 18 Sep 2014 133,959 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 133,958 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,058 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,166 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 112,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 103,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has crack in inner side wall not deep enough to see ply or cords

Fail 29 Jul 2011 103,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has crack in inner side wall not deep enough to see ply or cords

o/s/r tyre has crack in inner side wall not deep enough to see ply or cords

Pass 24 May 2010 91,012 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 21 May 2009 63,749 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge but not cut as deep

offside front tyre wearing smooth on both edges but not cut as deep

Pass 28 May 2008 44,668 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 44,668 miles

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

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

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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GV05 EHZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV05 EHZ, 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 GV05 EHZ registered?

GV05 EHZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2005.

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