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EO55 EEA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,984 mi
Last recorded135,984 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 135,984 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 133,185 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 129,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 129,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 121,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre is perished & worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 115,150 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre is perished & worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2017 115,144 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 12 Jan 2017 115,144 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,951 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 109,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 88,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2012 79,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 68,995 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,892 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 46,892 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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EO55 EEA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO55 EEA, 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 EO55 EEA registered?

EO55 EEA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is EO55 EEA safe to buy?

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