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IIG 1332

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,762 mi
Last recorded134,762 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 1332
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,762 miles

Central Rear Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTIAL OIL SEAL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front BOTH SIDE OUTER SILL COVER SLIGHTLY DETORATED

Nearside Rear Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,330 miles

Central Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTAL OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TREY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 123,322 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 113,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 107,069 miles

Oil leak rear differential ()

Fail 2 May 2018 107,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 100,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak rear differential

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,791 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 85,645 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2014 79,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 72,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,307 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 69,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,501 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,927 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 40,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,894 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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IIG 1332 is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 IIG 1332, 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 IIG 1332 registered?

IIG 1332 is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is IIG 1332 safe to buy?

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