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WN05 XRS

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,574 mi
Last recorded145,574 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 XRS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 145,574 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 234,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 131,667 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 131,640 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,399 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,027 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,329 miles

Advise n/s/f headlamp has a broken support bracket.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,329 miles

Advise n/s/f headlamp has a broken support bracket.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,714 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 58,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,059 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 XRS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

WN05 XRS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is WN05 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 XRS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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