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P2 FTW

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,972 mi
Last recorded98,972 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 FTW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,972 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,038 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,919 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 96,918 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 94,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,831 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 92,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,806 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,510 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,193 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 79,214 miles

rear tyres on wear limit

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,425 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,298 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,193 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,552 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 587,769 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,642 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register.

front engine under-tray not fully secured.

surface rust on all brake discs.

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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P2 FTW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P2 FTW, 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 P2 FTW registered?

P2 FTW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is P2 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 FTW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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