MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,125 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested due to engine knocking (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
offside front headlight cloudy
surface corrosion to rear sub frame mounting points
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
offside front headlight cloudy
surface corrosion to rear sub frame mounting points
headlights fogging
parking brake high
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
headlights fogging
parking brake high
n/s/r tyre punctured
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
The front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.
The rear tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
The front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.
The rear tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front and rear brske discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
puncture warning lamp on
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WV05 MLU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 WV05 MLU, 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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What year was WV05 MLU registered?
WV05 MLU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is WV05 MLU safe to buy?
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