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MK05 WUC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,922 mi
Last recorded201,922 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 WUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 201,922 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 190,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 182,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 182,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 178,403 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 173,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front b ush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 163,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 152,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 140,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 124,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 121,702 miles

Full service due

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 118,233 miles

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)

Service due.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,192 miles

nearside headlight slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 110,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,802 miles

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

Pass 7 Apr 2008 74,429 miles

loud squeakto o/s rear no play found

Fail 7 Apr 2008 74,427 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

loud squeakto o/s rear no play found

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 WUC 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 88.9%.

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 MK05 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

MK05 WUC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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