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AF05 UCL

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,788 mi
Last recorded161,788 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 161,788 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 161,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 152,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 145,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre cracking & damaged on the inside of the tyre

unable to gain any smoke readings

Fail 3 Jan 2014 145,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside front tyre cracking and damaged on the inside of the tyre

Unable to gain any smoke readings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 140,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 131,944 miles

offside rear tyre iner sidewall has slight damage

Pass 27 Jul 2010 116,328 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 103,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,107 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,692 miles

rear tyres 4mm

Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

rear tyres 4mm

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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AF05 UCL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF05 UCL, 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 AF05 UCL registered?

AF05 UCL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 UCL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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