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MF05 MKG

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,496 mi
Last recorded106,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,496 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,193 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 106,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 105,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 103,810 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 103,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,000 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 94,958 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,903 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses cracked

n/s/f outer side light inoperative

n/s/f tyre uneven wear and sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre uneven wear and sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre wear to inner edge and sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre uneven wear and sidewall scuffed

oil on engine under tray

rear number plate disfigured

sight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

wear to all brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,184 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,530 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 76,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,565 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,065 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,927 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 31 Mar 2010 56,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,514 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,195 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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MF05 MKG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 MF05 MKG, 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 MF05 MKG registered?

MF05 MKG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is MF05 MKG safe to buy?

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