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T31 APG

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,956 mi
Last recorded61,956 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 APG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 61,151 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 60,912 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 60,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 60,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,101 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 55,252 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 50,081 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,562 miles

brake warning light on dash desplay

Fail 6 Feb 2016 46,558 miles

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

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

brake warning light on dash desplay

Pass 14 Feb 2015 43,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 38,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 21,487 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,137 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,145 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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T31 APG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T31 APG, 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 T31 APG registered?

T31 APG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is T31 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 APG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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