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AV55 EWD

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,879 mi
Last recorded125,879 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 125,879 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 121,715 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2015 121,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2014 117,113 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 101,208 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,286 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 90,272 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 87,349 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,303 miles

Nearside windscreen damaged but outside wipe zone

Offside track rod end rubber cover split

Unable to assess front to rear brake pipes hidden under covers

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,686 miles

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

n/s park brake lower effort by 50%

n/s windscreen cracked but outside of swept area

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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AV55 EWD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV55 EWD, 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 AV55 EWD registered?

AV55 EWD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AV55 EWD safe to buy?

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