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GV05 FLB

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

254,618 mi
Last recorded254,618 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FLB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 254,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 243,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 243,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 147,712 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 145,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 139,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 134,420 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,653 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 129,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 116,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,661 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 107,661 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,981 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,735 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,198 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall/kerbing rib damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,972 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,540 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,958 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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GV05 FLB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV05 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

GV05 FLB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is GV05 FLB safe to buy?

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