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R111 NEL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,992 mi
Last recorded96,992 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 NEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 85,495 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,884 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,825 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 69,825 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,075 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 63,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n s r trye has slight damage too sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,713 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 37,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 30,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,995 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 18,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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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R111 NEL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R111 NEL, 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 R111 NEL registered?

R111 NEL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is R111 NEL safe to buy?

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