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RE05 ZBW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

169,990 mi
Last recorded169,990 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 169,990 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 162,423 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 157,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 149,966 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,920 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,795 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn From Edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,391 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 98,024 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 47,676 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,543 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,533 miles

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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RE05 ZBW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RE05 ZBW, 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 RE05 ZBW registered?

RE05 ZBW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RE05 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 ZBW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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