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BG55 AYC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,067 mi
Last recorded187,067 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 187,067 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Backplate slightly loose

Fail 14 Jul 2023 187,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front bumpstop excessively deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front brake backplate loose

Offside Front bumstop excessively deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Outer light cluster loose

Fail 7 Jul 2023 187,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front bumpstop excessively deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front brake backplate loose

Offside Front bumstop excessively deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Outer light cluster loose

Pass 7 Jul 2022 182,640 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 182,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 177,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 177,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 169,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 161,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 153,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 145,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 137,306 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 131,016 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Feb 2015 131,016 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 118,411 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 118,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 110,254 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2011 91,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 82,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,262 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 72,262 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)

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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BG55 AYC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG55 AYC, 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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BG55 AYC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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