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A7 EXK

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,969 mi
Last recorded102,969 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,969 miles

emissions not tested low oil level

front and rear discs rusty due to vehicle standing

Fail 24 Sep 2015 102,968 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

emissions not tested low oil level

front and rear discs rusty due to vehicle standing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake pad sensor not fitted correctly

Fail 2 Apr 2014 96,384 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake pad sensor not fitted correctly

Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,624 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 84,621 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,113 miles

offside + nearside front to rear windows darkened

offside + nearside rear tyre outer + inner edges worn

rear screen darkened

Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,296 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 41,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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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A7 EXK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A7 EXK, 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 A7 EXK registered?

A7 EXK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is A7 EXK safe to buy?

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