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MT55 WTU

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,892 mi
Last recorded172,892 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 WTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 172,892 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 172,986 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Evidence of tampering (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 165,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 255,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 149,842 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (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))

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

Fail 2 Apr 2019 133,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (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))

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,064 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 104,013 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,491 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,737 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,630 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,194 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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MT55 WTU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MT55 WTU, 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 MT55 WTU registered?

MT55 WTU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is MT55 WTU safe to buy?

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