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AY55 XZE

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,515 mi
Last recorded219,515 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 219,515 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 203,271 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheels running very close to strut leg

Fail 16 Dec 2021 203,204 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rear exhaust mount broken but system is still supported

Pass 11 Dec 2020 186,436 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 170,918 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded where they run above the rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to offside rear and nearside rear ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 151,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,562 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 104,163 miles

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

emisions too clean,no printout made

slight smell of exhaust gas from under bonnet area but no leaks found

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to see inboard brake pads

Fail 1 Apr 2015 100,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to see inboard brake pads

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 92,460 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,885 miles

coolant / blue colour fluid leak from engine compartment area

Fail 15 Feb 2013 87,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant / blue colour fluid leak from engine compartment area

Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,462 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,121 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 61,119 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY55 XZE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY55 XZE, 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 AY55 XZE registered?

AY55 XZE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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