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WA05 WCC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,657 mi
Last recorded166,657 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 WCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 166,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 166,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 153,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 144,154 miles

Small chip in nearside windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight beam pattern a little blurred

Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear air springs deteriorated/perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 144,123 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight beam pattern a little blurred

Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted

Small chip in nearside windscreen

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear air springs deteriorated/perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 136,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 5 Dec 2018 136,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2017 127,403 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

best possible test carried out on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

damage to windscreen within limits

headlamp lens are starting to deteriorate

nearside rear suspension arm, outer rear bush is starting to deteriorate

underbody covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Dec 2015 105,350 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Offside front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 95,418 miles

damage to windscreen within limits

Fail 4 Dec 2014 95,418 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

damage to windscreen within limits

Pass 2 Jan 2014 92,247 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Tyre pressure warning message on but no MIL at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,663 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,781 miles

creak from nearside rear suspension area

stone chip in windscreen within limits

Fail 30 Dec 2011 84,781 miles

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

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

creak from nearside rear suspension area

offside rear tyre close to the limit

stone chip in windscreen within limits

Pass 31 Dec 2010 76,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 73,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 66,365 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,645 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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WA05 WCC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA05 WCC, 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 WA05 WCC registered?

WA05 WCC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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