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SK05 NGU

2005 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,563 mi
Last recorded149,563 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 NGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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 26 Nov 2021 145,735 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sheath cracked slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 137,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,339 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 124,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 108,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 108,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 95,609 miles

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

Nearside Mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 May 2016 87,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 81,404 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 15 May 2015 81,404 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 12 May 2014 75,825 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 13 May 2013 68,613 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2012 60,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,076 miles

advise front brake disc's

advise hand brake travel

Pass 19 May 2009 39,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,360 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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SK05 NGU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol 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 SK05 NGU, 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 SK05 NGU registered?

SK05 NGU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SK05 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 NGU 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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