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MA05 WXE

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,569 mi
Last recorded111,569 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WXE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,569 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 102,767 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 102,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 156,865 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

head lamp lens slightly faded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 156,737 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

head lamp lens slightly faded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 92,289 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 145,528 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 145,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 142,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 140,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/rear brake sensor wire broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 62,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,520 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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MA05 WXE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA05 WXE, 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 MA05 WXE registered?

MA05 WXE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MA05 WXE safe to buy?

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