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EA55 UUZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,288 mi
Last recorded205,288 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UUZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 205,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 205,182 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 176,681 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 176,630 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 156,710 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 141,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 136,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2017 133,470 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2017 133,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,750 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 129,750 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2015 113,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2015 113,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,902 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2014 102,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,483 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,533 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,533 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 60,027 miles

wipers smear/noisey

Fail 19 May 2011 59,938 miles

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

wipers smear/noisey

Pass 7 May 2010 47,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,005 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 UUZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA55 UUZ registered?

EA55 UUZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EA55 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 UUZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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