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BT55 WRD

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,170 mi
Last recorded164,170 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 164,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 161,032 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 161,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 154,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 146,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 139,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 133,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,964 miles

emission test carried out but too clean to record results

Fail 14 Jan 2013 124,964 miles

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

emission test carried out but too clean to record results

Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,282 miles

slight cut in outer sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2010 108,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,685 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 80,762 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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BT55 WRD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black 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 BT55 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

BT55 WRD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is BT55 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 WRD 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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