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FL55 EFO

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,877 mi
Last recorded123,877 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 123,877 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 117,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 112,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,422 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 106,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,539 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,007 miles

brake pipes greased

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,136 miles

brake pipe greased

steering rack has slight play at inner fixings

Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipe greased

steering rack has slight play at inner fixings

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,242 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,016 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 72,383 miles

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

both front tyres are close to wear indicators.

both rear tyres are close to wear indicators.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,015 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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FL55 EFO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL55 EFO, 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 FL55 EFO registered?

FL55 EFO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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