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ULZ 9248

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,419 mi
Last recorded149,419 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULZ 9248
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 149,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Bulb failure light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 143,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Bulb failure light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,155 miles

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

tray fitted under the car

Pass 9 Jan 2019 124,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,514 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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ULZ 9248 is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULZ 9248, 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 ULZ 9248 registered?

ULZ 9248 is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is ULZ 9248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULZ 9248 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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