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V11 WMS

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,146 mi
Last recorded155,146 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 WMS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 155,146 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2019 146,979 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2019 146,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2018 137,427 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft rubber (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 137,426 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 132,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on inner and outer edges but no ply or cords are exposed

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel has been repaired

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed

Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

child seat in rear

engine covers fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 117,422 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

child seat in rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 95,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 88,319 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,507 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 76,060 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,170 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,438 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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V11 WMS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V11 WMS, 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 V11 WMS registered?

V11 WMS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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