MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35zsr19 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NT05 NRV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 NT05 NRV, 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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NT05 NRV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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