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WP05 UTR

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,992 mi
Last recorded130,992 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 UTR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 130,992 miles

Both front brake pipes are corroding.

Both rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorating.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,230 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 128,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 123,442 miles

Both front brake pipes are corroding.

Both rear upper suspension arm dust covers are deteriorating.

Nearside front tyre tread is deteriorating.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing more on the inner edge.

Oil leaks.

Water in the nearside rear light unit.

Fail 25 Oct 2023 123,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pipes are corroding.

Both rear upper suspension arm dust covers are deteriorating.

Nearside front tyre tread is deteriorating.

Nearside rear tyre is wearing more on the inner edge.

Oil leaks.

Water in the nearside rear light unit.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,998 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,519 miles

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,906 miles

Front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,319 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 34,366 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,564 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,932 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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WP05 UTR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP05 UTR, 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 WP05 UTR registered?

WP05 UTR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is WP05 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 UTR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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