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MR04 AMB

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,240 mi
Last recorded134,240 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 AMB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 134,240 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 134,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2025 127,289 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 126,775 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 115,378 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 102,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,816 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 88,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,585 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 86,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,199 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,477 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 61,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 55,845 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 49,554 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 49,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 43,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,352 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,699 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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MR04 AMB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MR04 AMB, 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

How do I check the history of MR04 AMB?

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What year was MR04 AMB registered?

MR04 AMB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is MR04 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR04 AMB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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