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AD05 AFV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

288,558 mi
Last recorded288,558 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 288,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 279,932 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 269,176 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 151,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 146,427 miles

The front undertray is obscuring the view of the suspension components

The windscreen has slight damage in various places

Fail 23 Oct 2013 146,425 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

The front undertray is obscuring the view of the suspension components

The windscreen has slight damage in various places

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 140,003 miles

tyre pressure warning light is on

unable to test both rear outer seat belts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 130,871 miles

Nearside rear suspension lower arm outer hun pin/bearing not cetral and shows sign of rust and wear, but unable to get any free movement. Recommend further investigation / repairs carried out.

Verious warning lights being displayed on dash. ( Brakes, Tyre run flat system. SRS/AIRBAG )

Windscreen has chips in verious places over the screen , but all within acceptable limits.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 119,835 miles

off side front tyre low on inner edge.

small chip in windscreen.

tyre pressure warning shows on dash.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 107,854 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 107,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,184 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,117 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 94,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AD05 AFV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD05 AFV, 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 AD05 AFV registered?

AD05 AFV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AD05 AFV safe to buy?

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