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ND05 GWW

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,679 mi
Last recorded112,679 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 GWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,679 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 112,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 100,587 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 90,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 84,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,773 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 78,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,664 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 78,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,709 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 58,706 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,596 miles

All brake discs slightly lipped and corroded ok at time of test

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,202 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 42,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,685 miles

O/S/R lamp lense cracked

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 GWW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

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

Is ND05 GWW safe to buy?

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