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OE55 MSY

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,811 mi
Last recorded122,811 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 MSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 122,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 122,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,590 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 106,997 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 106,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 90,713 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 69,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 69,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,133 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,936 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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OE55 MSY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE55 MSY, 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 OE55 MSY registered?

OE55 MSY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is OE55 MSY safe to buy?

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