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EA55 MZP

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,841 mi
Last recorded127,841 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 MZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 127,841 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,617 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 127,617 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 127,516 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 127,474 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 127,474 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 122,419 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 122,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 113,535 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 98,505 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,433 miles

all tyres have wear on outer/inner edges

nsf droplink ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,043 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,983 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,043 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,623 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,889 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,332 miles

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

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Washers were not working, have filled system and cleared jets, washers not very powerfull, washer pump may be weak......

Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,639 miles

front tyres worn on raised edges

rear tyres wearing low

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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EA55 MZP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA55 MZP, 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 EA55 MZP registered?

EA55 MZP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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