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WN05 SXY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,493 mi
Last recorded168,493 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 SXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 168,493 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

stone chips in screen

Fail 23 Nov 2021 168,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

stone chips in screen

Pass 9 Nov 2020 156,847 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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 tyre at limmit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 142,999 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 142,986 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 123,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 123,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 117,238 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 117,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 110,035 miles

nail inn o/s front tyre

parking brake only just meets required effort

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,417 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

botb front tyres worn on inner edges

osr tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to show cords

slight engine miss fire detected during test.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,383 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

botb front tyres worn on inner edges

osr tyre has a cut in tread not deep enough to show cords

slight engine miss fire detected during test.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,607 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,300 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,158 miles

N/S REAR TYRE 2MM

OIL LEAK

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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WN05 SXY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black 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 WN05 SXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN05 SXY registered?

WN05 SXY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is WN05 SXY safe to buy?

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