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2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,603 mi
Last recorded69,603 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 GEN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 69,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 66,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 66,224 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 62,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 61,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 60,936 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 54,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,696 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 54,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,743 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,407 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower front arms (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise n/s/f tyre rim protector damaged

advise n/s/r tyre outer wall slight bulge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,883 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,042 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,894 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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V10 GEN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V10 GEN, 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 V10 GEN registered?

V10 GEN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is V10 GEN safe to buy?

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