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BN55 XVC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,039 mi
Last recorded160,039 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 160,039 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 160,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 156,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 151,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 147,164 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 134,454 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 20 Sep 2013 114,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,326 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 95,253 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2011 84,406 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,267 miles

covers fitted to underside

front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,649 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,639 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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BN55 XVC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BN55 XVC, 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 BN55 XVC registered?

BN55 XVC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BN55 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 XVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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