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MGZ 230

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

152,292 mi
Last recorded152,292 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 230
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 152,292 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 144,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 136,555 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 136,553 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 131,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 128,695 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,314 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,327 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 113,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 108,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 104,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 104,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,454 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 88,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,186 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,009 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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MGZ 230 is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MGZ 230, 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 MGZ 230 registered?

MGZ 230 is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is MGZ 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 230 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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