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PE55 FKZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,923 mi
Last recorded69,923 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 FKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn LOWER SWING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SWING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 69,923 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn LOWER SWING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SWING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 68,578 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 67,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,520 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 65,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 62,056 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 62,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,810 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished but retaining seal

Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,245 miles

Front both front windscreen wipers smear slightly but clears the screen suffeciently

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,202 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 47,202 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,950 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 18 Oct 2012 45,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

airbag light on

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,037 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,238 miles

plastic belly pans under vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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PE55 FKZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PE55 FKZ, 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 PE55 FKZ registered?

PE55 FKZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PE55 FKZ safe to buy?

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