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RE05 ZPX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,199 mi
Last recorded135,199 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 135,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 129,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 121,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 116,151 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,882 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,876 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,870 miles

Front Oil leak engine area on tray cover ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,028 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,572 miles

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,020 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 72,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,273 miles

brake discs starting to wear thin

Fail 24 Feb 2011 62,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn but not to excess

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,652 miles

front discs are worn below minium thickness

Fail 18 Mar 2009 46,652 miles

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

front discs are worn below minium thickness

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,374 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 ZPX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZPX, 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 RE05 ZPX registered?

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

Is RE05 ZPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 ZPX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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