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M17 BPB

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,392 mi
Last recorded235,392 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 BPB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 235,392 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 235,392 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 223,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 211,406 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 201,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 193,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 188,348 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 188,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 180,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 170,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 160,545 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 153,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 142,707 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 132,917 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 132,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,740 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 123,729 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 112,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,581 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 104,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,742 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 67,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,860 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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M17 BPB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M17 BPB, 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 M17 BPB registered?

M17 BPB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2005.

Is M17 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 BPB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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