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MW05 XVL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,004 mi
Last recorded138,004 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 138,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 127,348 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 123,727 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2022 123,335 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 26 Dec 2020 122,269 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,231 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,713 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,612 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 114,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

engine tray and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 113,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 205,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 205,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 175,136 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 174,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 149,670 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 126,494 miles

offside front tyre soft

offside front tyre split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 101,628 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 101,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,551 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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MW05 XVL 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 84.2%.

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 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 MW05 XVL, 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 MW05 XVL registered?

MW05 XVL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is MW05 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 XVL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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