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EX55 XLZ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,213 mi
Last recorded162,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 162,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 154,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 136,714 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Requirements only just met. It would appear that parking braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 114,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + Rear both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,350 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 113,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 103,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 83,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,371 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,603 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 66,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,570 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 56,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,329 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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EX55 XLZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EX55 XLZ, 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 EX55 XLZ registered?

EX55 XLZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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