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AF05 XUM

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

333,549 mi
Last recorded333,549 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XUM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 333,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 195,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 195,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 190,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 190,486 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both track control arms (2.5.B.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 283,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 164,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 160,854 miles

windscreen cracked but does not obsecure drivers view of the road.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 160,854 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside mirror glass cracked.

windscreen cracked but does not obsecure drivers view of the road.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 145,182 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 145,123 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 137,289 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 128,431 miles

front bumper/inner wing damaged

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge close to cords

Fail 28 Mar 2012 128,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

advise strong possible movement in other offside rear suspension components not able to test 100% due to failed item

front bumper/inner wing damaged

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge close to cords

offside front shock-absorber weak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 117,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake pads will soon need replacing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,197 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 44,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,157 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 XUM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF05 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

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

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