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SG05 BZP

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 BZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 141,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 130,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 130,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 113,479 miles

Nearside Rear weak and will need attention

Fail 3 May 2019 113,479 miles

Nearside Rear weak and will need attention

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 93,996 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,587 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,533 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

front brake backing plates corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,527 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,891 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 89,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 109,924 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 109,913 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,589 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 71,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SG05 BZP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG05 BZP, 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 SG05 BZP registered?

SG05 BZP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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