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A9 PAX

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,604 mi
Last recorded136,604 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 PAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 136,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 136,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just passed test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 115,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 104,899 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2020 97,717 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,446 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 81,287 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE INNER SHOULDER BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

N/S STEERING RACK BOOT IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,220 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 42,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,049 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,824 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,862 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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A9 PAX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A9 PAX, 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 A9 PAX registered?

A9 PAX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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