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PL04 SAL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,541 mi
Last recorded124,541 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 SAL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 124,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected spring clip is missing of the caliper (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by 3 out 4 mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,823 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & o/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 112,823 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & o/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 107,665 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2023 107,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2021 99,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,329 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 97,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,164 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,937 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,846 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,844 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside 45 offside 122 (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,992 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 51,991 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut on tread pattern not showing cords but would recommend replacement ASAP

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,825 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on tread no cords visable recommend replacement ASAP

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,100 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 38,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage

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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PL04 SAL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 PL04 SAL, 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 PL04 SAL registered?

PL04 SAL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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