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MM55 MLO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,914 mi
Last recorded137,914 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 MLO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,914 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,333 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,144 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres worn unevenly

engine cover and under tyre fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,448 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,388 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,761 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,512 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,845 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

nearside rear tyre close wear indicator bars

slight inbalance in front brakes of 6%

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,321 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,347 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 38,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MM55 MLO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MM55 MLO, 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 MM55 MLO registered?

MM55 MLO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is MM55 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 MLO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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