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MT55 XNX

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,329 mi
Last recorded105,329 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 105,329 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 105,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 102,717 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 98,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 96,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,536 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,104 miles

All tyres misshapen/worn unevenly

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 77,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,034 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,771 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT + OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO 2MM ON INSIDE EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR LOWER ARM FRONT INNER BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER HUB ROSE JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,771 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT + OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO 2MM ON INSIDE EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR LOWER ARM FRONT INNER BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER HUB ROSE JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO 1.6MM

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,394 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 52,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,331 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 47,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,539 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,539 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,156 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 30,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,520 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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MT55 XNX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT55 XNX registered?

MT55 XNX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is MT55 XNX safe to buy?

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