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EA55 URN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,620 mi
Last recorded168,620 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 URN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 168,620 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 158,765 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 158,755 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 155,151 miles

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

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

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 150,452 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 143,164 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 141,243 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges.

Inner face of both front brake discs corroded.

Rear inner brake pads low.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 137,505 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 133,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 133,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 124,650 miles

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

front pads low.change asap

Pass 15 Oct 2008 111,785 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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EA55 URN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EA55 URN, 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 URN registered?

EA55 URN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is EA55 URN safe to buy?

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