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PX05 XBA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

178,333 mi
Last recorded178,333 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 XBA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 178,333 miles

Both Headlight lenses degrading and getting foggy/hazy

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2026 178,333 miles

Both Headlight lenses degrading and getting foggy/hazy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 178,170 miles

Front headlights misty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has play

Pass 7 Sep 2022 173,643 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front brake discs lipped

headlamps misty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2021 169,207 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f inner arm play

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2021 168,979 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front and back (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 165,000 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2019 161,728 miles

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

both front headlamps misty

Pass 30 Aug 2018 157,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 153,675 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps misty

Pass 30 Jul 2016 148,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 143,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 May 2013 64,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,984 miles

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

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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PX05 XBA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PX05 XBA, 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 PX05 XBA registered?

PX05 XBA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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