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WN05 URB

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,026 mi
Last recorded155,026 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 URB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 155,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps cloudy and patterns weak

front and rear discs rusty

rear pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 14 May 2015 131,630 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 131,625 miles

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 16 May 2014 118,019 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 104,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have sidewall damage.

Fail 13 May 2013 104,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have sidewall damage.

Fail 11 May 2012 93,625 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 93,625 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 82,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 70,440 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 70,399 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 58,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,487 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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WN05 URB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 URB, 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 URB registered?

WN05 URB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WN05 URB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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