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ND05 FSY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,026 mi
Last recorded119,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 FSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,026 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,019 miles

engine bay covers & under tray/covers unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Jan 2016 116,019 miles

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

engine bay covers & under tray/covers unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,819 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 109,262 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 100,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,129 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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ND05 FSY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ND05 FSY, 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 ND05 FSY registered?

ND05 FSY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ND05 FSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND05 FSY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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