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WA05 WLW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,265 mi
Last recorded34,265 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 WLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,265 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE AND OUTER SILLS ARE COVERED

HIGH IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES 19% LIMIT IS 25%

N/S/F HEADLAMP MOUNT IS LOOSE

O/S/MIRROR COVER IS MISSING

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN LOW

Fail 25 Feb 2010 34,264 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDER SIDE AND OUTER SILLS ARE COVERED

N/S/F HEADLAMP MOUNT IS LOOSE

O/S/MIRROR COVER IS MISSING

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,707 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 WLW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

WA05 WLW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is WA05 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 WLW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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