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AD05 EPP

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,590 mi
Last recorded82,590 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 82,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 80,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 78,078 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 76,870 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,434 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2018 68,439 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 66,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,751 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 62,751 miles

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

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,032 miles

smoke too clean to test.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 43,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,837 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,046 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 EPP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD05 EPP, 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 EPP registered?

AD05 EPP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AD05 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 EPP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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