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MK05 FEM

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 FEM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,579 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,936 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,859 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,859 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,080 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,778 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 32,641 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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MK05 FEM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK05 FEM, 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.

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What year was MK05 FEM registered?

MK05 FEM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MK05 FEM safe to buy?

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