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NG55 WMX

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,815 mi
Last recorded217,815 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 WMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 217,815 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2017 211,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 192,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front headlamp repair

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

all alloys have been repaired

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 192,528 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all alloys have been repaired

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 165,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 145,959 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 145,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 131,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 131,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 115,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2011 115,319 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 91,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NG55 WMX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG55 WMX, 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 NG55 WMX registered?

NG55 WMX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is NG55 WMX safe to buy?

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