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MW55 WGJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,920 mi
Last recorded194,920 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 194,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 174,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 152,778 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 109,624 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 116,766 miles

both front and rear brake pads slightly low

front discs slightly worn

o/s front tyre slightly low on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 107,161 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to produce emission test print out due to emissions been too low

Fail 17 Nov 2008 84,596 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to produce emission test print out due to emissions been too low

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 WGJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WGJ, 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 MW55 WGJ registered?

MW55 WGJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is MW55 WGJ safe to buy?

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