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WG05 WNC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,018 mi
Last recorded170,018 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 WNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 170,018 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

steering wheel angle light on

Pass 1 Apr 2022 163,870 miles

Active steering warning light on indicating a malfunction. not adversely affecting mechanical steering operation

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 163,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Active steering warning light on indicating a malfunction. not adversely affecting mechanical steering operation

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 156,891 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

active steering wheel angle sensor light on

Fail 19 Mar 2021 156,877 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

active steering wheel angle sensor light on

Pass 16 Mar 2020 150,271 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 150,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 133,216 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,078 miles

N/s outer and o/s inner stop lights not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 126,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

N/s outer and o/s inner stop lights not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 120,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,916 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,094 miles

n/s/r suspension rose joint siezed

o/s/f inner side light (angel eye) works intermitantly

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,424 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,487 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 55,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

os rear tyre starting to wear very low on inner shoulder in places advise replacement

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,861 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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WG05 WNC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG05 WNC, 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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WG05 WNC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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