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S22 FNC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,697 mi
Last recorded101,697 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 FNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 2 Oct 2020 93,987 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 93,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 87,068 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (cracks) (5.2.3 (e))

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 16 May 2019 87,068 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (cracks) (5.2.3 (e))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 80,797 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 80,797 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,775 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,689 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,071 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,268 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,511 miles

both front tyres have signs of wear on inner and outer edges also has cracking in treads!!

nearside rear suspension arm has a bush getting slightly worn (peeling from arm)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have signs of wear on inner and outer edges also has cracking in treads!!

nearside rear suspension arm has a bush getting slightly worn (peeling from arm)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,981 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,097 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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S22 FNC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S22 FNC, 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 S22 FNC registered?

S22 FNC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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