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MW55 WFX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,543 mi
Last recorded156,543 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 WFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2017 156,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front slight splits (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, ns and os (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 141,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,723 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 122,185 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 117,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 113,245 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 86,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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MW55 WFX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MW55 WFX, 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 MW55 WFX registered?

MW55 WFX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is MW55 WFX safe to buy?

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