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MF55 WLR

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,704 mi
Last recorded230,704 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 WLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 230,704 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 219,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 213,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 206,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 200,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 189,243 miles

front exhaust clamp damaged

front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush part of the lower hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush part of the lower hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 189,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush part of the lower hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush part of the lower hub (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust clamp damaged

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 179,112 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 178,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner shoulders

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in near side rear tyre outer shoulder

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

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

Service light illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 166,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 156,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 151,140 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 151,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 146,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 139,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 120,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 120,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 84,347 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 WLR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF55 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

MF55 WLR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is MF55 WLR safe to buy?

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