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SB05 EWC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,700 mi
Last recorded79,700 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 EWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,700 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 79,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,206 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,288 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 71,288 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tpms light stays on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,928 miles

air bag light on

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres cut outer sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2012 67,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres cut outer sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Dec 2010 60,940 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2010 60,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,111 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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SB05 EWC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB05 EWC, 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 SB05 EWC registered?

SB05 EWC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SB05 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 EWC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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