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NU05 WZK

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,028 mi
Last recorded137,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 WZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 137,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 135,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 132,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 27 Oct 2022 124,412 miles

Parking Brake Effiency o.k at time of test.

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Slight travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,229 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 107,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,559 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,211 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2017 93,211 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18/93y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 85,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,323 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,323 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,030 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,044 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 59,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,027 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,820 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,567 miles

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

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

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

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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NU05 WZK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NU05 WZK, 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 NU05 WZK registered?

NU05 WZK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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The MOT history for NU05 WZK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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