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FP55 TGN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,716 mi
Last recorded285,716 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 TGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 285,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 164,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 164,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 157,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 153,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 145,577 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 145,577 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 134,487 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 134,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,877 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,929 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,980 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 107,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,124 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,738 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,148 miles

O/S/F brake caliper creaks when brake is applied.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,038 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,658 miles

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

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

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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FP55 TGN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FP55 TGN, 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 FP55 TGN registered?

FP55 TGN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is FP55 TGN safe to buy?

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