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LD55 WSL

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,772 mi
Last recorded201,772 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 WSL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 201,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 201,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 292,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 156,575 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 135,505 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 128,268 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and balding n/s failed o/s balding but just legal strong advise change asap

Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,368 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 122,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 109,142 miles

car has passed emssion no reading

parking brake lights has illuminating

Pass 28 Jan 2012 102,384 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,486 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 94,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,456 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 80,456 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 77,775 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,960 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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LD55 WSL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD55 WSL, 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 LD55 WSL registered?

LD55 WSL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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