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AD05 AWF

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,870 mi
Last recorded151,870 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2013 151,870 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 151,870 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 142,699 miles

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

front discs are worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 129,761 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 129,761 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 117,284 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,820 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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AD05 AWF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWF, 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

How do I check the history of AD05 AWF?

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What year was AD05 AWF registered?

AD05 AWF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is AD05 AWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 AWF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD05 AWF have outstanding finance?

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