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SV05 XWS

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,454 mi
Last recorded166,454 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XWS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 166,454 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 159,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,283 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 154,283 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 148,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 142,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 135,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 129,223 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 123,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,909 miles

off side front tyre 2mm very low on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2016 110,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre 2mm very low on edges

Pass 13 May 2014 101,752 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f drop link has play

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/r secondary side light not working

Fail 13 May 2014 101,751 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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)

front exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f drop link has play

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/r secondary side light not working

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad wearing light on

front lower wrm bushes weak, cant see tops off rear coil springs, cant find brake fluid resivour

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels have slight vibration on rotation

Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,543 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels have slight vibration on rotation

Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,461 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front discs very worn & lip, rear brakes noisey, oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 64,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front discs very worn & lip, rear brakes noisey, oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,606 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,018 miles

rear pads low,o/s handbrake `lazy`

Fail 9 Apr 2009 43,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear pads low,o/s handbrake `lazy`

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,153 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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SV05 XWS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

SV05 XWS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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