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MM55 XSX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,098 mi
Last recorded170,098 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 170,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 165,489 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 161,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 161,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 157,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 153,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 150,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower rose bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 150,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower rose bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 142,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly distorted

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 142,828 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror outer casing / cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 136,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 118,528 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring rubber not fitted correctly

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 101,708 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 101,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,696 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 94,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,976 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,199 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,348 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,134 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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MM55 XSX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MM55 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

MM55 XSX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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