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R29 WNT

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

183,636 mi
Last recorded183,636 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 WNT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 183,636 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FEW STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2026 183,636 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FEW STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 162,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 144,910 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2023 137,296 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 137,294 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,800 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 131,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 125,432 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undertray damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2019 114,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,698 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 96,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 89,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 84,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 60,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,103 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,605 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R29 WNT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R29 WNT, 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 R29 WNT registered?

R29 WNT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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