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BT55 WUD

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,744 mi
Last recorded193,744 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 193,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 190,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 186,916 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 183,350 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 183,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 175,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 167,922 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible hose is slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside wiper blade is partly split on the end.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 158,403 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 142,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 125,311 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 101,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 86,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,441 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 63,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,209 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 WUD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

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

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