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MT05 WCO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,637 mi
Last recorded53,637 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 WCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,794 miles

Nearside front jacking block missing

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 43,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front jacking block missing

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,496 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 31,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn out on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2011 30,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 29,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,848 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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MT05 WCO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT05 WCO, 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 MT05 WCO registered?

MT05 WCO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is MT05 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 WCO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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