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BF55 BWO

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,148 mi
Last recorded156,148 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 156,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 149,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 145,190 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake needs attention

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

bonnent struts weak

Pass 6 May 2023 140,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 131,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake needs attenion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 17 Apr 2021 129,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear handbrake needs attention

under trays fitted under car unable to see some components under vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2020 198,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,307 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 104,303 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,350 miles

near side front lower old arm repaired no movement any more

Fail 3 Mar 2017 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 209,679 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front brake pipes corroded ( NSF & OSF) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers worn to excess and not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint NSF lower wishbone ball joint worn to excess. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF tyre worn to excess on edges cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF tyre worn to excess on edges cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR tyre below legal 1.6mm and almost to cords inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre almost to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre low (1.8mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured OSF indicator side repeater discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front screen small chip less than 10mm at bottom right

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 195,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 180,699 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 168,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres blad on edges but have 3/4 central legal tread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 152,600 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 152,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 136,564 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 126,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 87,471 miles

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

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

emissions not checked to clean

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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BF55 BWO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF55 BWO, 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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BF55 BWO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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