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SK05 AFU

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,849 mi
Last recorded182,849 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 AFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 182,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT MISSING

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

TPMS Light is on

Fail 4 Mar 2023 182,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted

TPMS Light is on

Pass 13 Nov 2021 172,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp at back box corroded/slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 156,791 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 156,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 141,851 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,614 miles

n/s/r lower bush slight movement

rear brake pipes corroded at parts

Pass 9 Aug 2017 117,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 117,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,611 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 96,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

traction light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,309 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 77,309 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 56,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,161 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,532 miles

unable to record any exhaust emissions readings

Fail 11 Feb 2011 47,532 miles

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

unable to record any exhaust emissions readings

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,277 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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SK05 AFU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SK05 AFU, 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 SK05 AFU registered?

SK05 AFU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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