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SP05 UFD

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,881 mi
Last recorded132,881 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 UFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 132,881 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2024 132,881 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2023 129,958 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 110,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,220 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 81,129 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,877 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,824 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 62,813 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,864 miles

several brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,863 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

several brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,323 miles

both rear tyres worn on centre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,868 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,586 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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SP05 UFD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP05 UFD, 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 SP05 UFD registered?

SP05 UFD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SP05 UFD safe to buy?

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