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MU51 BAG

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,014 mi
Last recorded124,014 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 BAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 124,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 113,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 110,894 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 110,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 101,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 85,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,950 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,234 miles

Offside Front tyre has age cracking

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,532 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,072 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on indicating a fault

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,495 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 51,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,809 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 42,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MU51 BAG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MU51 BAG, 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 MU51 BAG registered?

MU51 BAG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MU51 BAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 BAG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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