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SV05 MYU

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,952 mi
Last recorded217,952 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 MYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 217,952 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Underside (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2022 217,952 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Underside (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 210,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 199,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 192,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 182,282 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 182,280 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 173,885 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 173,871 miles

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

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

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 Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing diff (2.4.G.1)

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 167,196 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 167,192 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear side light as only one working

Pass 13 Jan 2015 156,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 148,226 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2014 148,226 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 139,645 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 139,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 135,238 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 129,975 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres and offside rear inner walls splitting but no sign of cord (borderline)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 118,307 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 108,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,048 miles

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

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)

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

chip on screen

rear exhaust mounting loose

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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SV05 MYU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV05 MYU, 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 SV05 MYU registered?

SV05 MYU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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