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AF05 XFT

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,173 mi
Last recorded162,173 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XFT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 162,173 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 162,173 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 158,813 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 158,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 153,103 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 152,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 144,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 138,600 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 132,110 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 124,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

diesel smoke to low to work crypton (passed)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,037 miles

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

diesel smoke to low to work crypton (passed)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 111,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,857 miles

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

nearside handbrake slow to fully release

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,353 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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AF05 XFT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey 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 AF05 XFT, 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 AF05 XFT registered?

AF05 XFT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is AF05 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 XFT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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