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BV55 XRG

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

440,689 mi
Last recorded440,689 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XRG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 440,689 miles

small crack in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 431,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SMALL CRACK ON WINDSCREEN

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 253,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 240,492 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 230,119 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 203,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 172,130 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 171,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 140,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 108,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,016 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 74,015 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,138 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,160 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,115 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 38,095 miles

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

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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BV55 XRG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV55 XRG, 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 BV55 XRG registered?

BV55 XRG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is BV55 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 XRG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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