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MF55 FXM

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,788 mi
Last recorded170,788 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 FXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 170,788 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 165,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 165,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 155,441 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 149,515 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 149,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 147,639 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (aftermarket HID kit fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears from rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

non standard vrm front and rear fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,943 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 112,910 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,866 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 100,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,514 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,514 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,431 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 23,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,216 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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MF55 FXM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF55 FXM, 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 MF55 FXM registered?

MF55 FXM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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