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PE55 XNV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

208,146 mi
Last recorded208,146 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 XNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 208,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 208,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 190,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 180,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 170,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 161,040 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 150,733 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 138,586 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 126,785 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 126,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 114,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 107,253 miles

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 80,360 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 55,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,179 miles

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

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 XNV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

PE55 XNV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is PE55 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 XNV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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