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PE55 TJU

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,750 mi
Last recorded153,750 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 TJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 153,750 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 143,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 126,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 126,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 118,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 118,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 111,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres approaching legal limit and wearing inner tread

o/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

Fail 22 May 2017 111,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres approaching legal limit and wearing inner tread

o/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,594 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,845 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,249 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,599 miles

park brake requires adjustment

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 TJU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJU, 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 PE55 TJU registered?

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

Is PE55 TJU safe to buy?

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