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PN55 WEO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,092 mi
Last recorded174,092 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 WEO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 174,092 miles

Body not fully secure body slightly damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 174,092 miles

Body not fully secure body slightly damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 156,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 156,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 151,059 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,738 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Front suspension coil springs corroded.

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 139,354 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush perished O/S/R and N/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 132,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slight corrosion

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding in places

suspension shows age related wear

Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 113,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,064 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 84,379 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 84,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,579 miles

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Fail 2 Sep 2011 79,577 miles

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

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

plastic under vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,440 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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PN55 WEO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PN55 WEO, 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 PN55 WEO registered?

PN55 WEO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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