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PX55 AZF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,375 mi
Last recorded115,375 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 AZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 115,375 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre at 2mm tread

Pass 29 Apr 2021 102,564 miles

all of underside covered in plastic covers

Pass 29 Jul 2020 100,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 100,591 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 97,074 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,349 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,843 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Oil Leak ( Rear Diff )

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,699 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items from view

Oil leak/present around different.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,332 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low 2454018 run flat

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 62,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,391 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 19 Aug 2010 31,340 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 31,340 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,536 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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PX55 AZF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PX55 AZF, 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 PX55 AZF registered?

PX55 AZF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PX55 AZF safe to buy?

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