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NA55 PZD

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,626 mi
Last recorded145,626 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 PZD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 145,626 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 145,626 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 127,224 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 121,036 miles

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

undertraysfitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 111,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre lamp on

Fail 1 Dec 2016 111,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front exhaust flexy starting to break up

front number plate cracked

tyre light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,652 miles

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

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

all four tyres wearing uneavenly wheel allignment fault

o/s/r tyre slightly spliting on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach inner plycoards

rear tyres possible puncture nothing visible

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,590 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,894 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 68,881 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,811 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,428 miles

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

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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NA55 PZD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NA55 PZD, 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 NA55 PZD registered?

NA55 PZD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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