MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
225 / 50 / 17 tyres fitted
Handbrake low
Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs worn
neerside front tyre worn on edge
sill covers fitted
top/ bottom engine covers fitted
under body covers fitted
Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
inner wheel arch & full under body covers fitted
inner wheel arch & full under body covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 DXU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 BT55 DXU, 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 BT55 DXU registered?
BT55 DXU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2005.
Is BT55 DXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT55 DXU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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