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DU55 XWC

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,084 mi
Last recorded133,084 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 133,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,086 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corrodded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 102,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 95,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,229 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,273 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inside edges

scratches on bumper

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,004 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,987 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are very badly lipped advise replacement

front tyres are worn badly on the outer edges advise tracking and replacement of o/s

o/s rear tyre is worn to the limit [1.6mm ]

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,550 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DU55 XWC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU55 XWC, 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 DU55 XWC registered?

DU55 XWC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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