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NG55 ZGA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,018 mi
Last recorded196,018 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 ZGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 196,018 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 195,900 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 186,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 172,843 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 172,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom baii joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 164,153 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 156,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bands

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

bonnet struts weak

Fail 24 Aug 2019 156,316 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bands

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

bonnet struts weak

Pass 1 Sep 2018 143,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper drop link rubber split

Pass 5 Sep 2017 130,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,737 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 100,242 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 100,242 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,888 miles

brake pipe across rear body corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2013 81,819 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 81,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,534 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,534 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,367 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,799 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,917 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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NG55 ZGA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

NG55 ZGA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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