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R3 GGM

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 GGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 95,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 94,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 91,641 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 89,847 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,841 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,988 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,956 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,463 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,420 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 62,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,441 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,855 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 27,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R3 GGM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R3 GGM, 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

How do I check the history of R3 GGM?

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What year was R3 GGM registered?

R3 GGM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is R3 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 GGM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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