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BF55 TXK

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,242 mi
Last recorded142,242 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 142,242 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 142,242 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 142,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 140,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 133,487 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 133,487 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 131,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight pattern weak and lens is poor

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 131,010 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front headlight pattern weak and lens is poor

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 126,967 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 126,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,572 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Fail 20 Feb 2017 118,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pateren (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pateren (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,887 miles

ENGINE LUMPY ON IDLE , REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED IN CLIP MOUNTS , DRIVE SHAFT RUBBER JOINTS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,657 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,769 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,769 miles

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)

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

SERVICE DUE , REAR PADS LOW !

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,779 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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BF55 TXK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF55 TXK, 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 BF55 TXK registered?

BF55 TXK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BF55 TXK safe to buy?

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