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S88 FSX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,235 mi
Last recorded117,235 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 FSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 117,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 114,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 111,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,322 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,682 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 103,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,633 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,779 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,097 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,429 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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S88 FSX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S88 FSX, 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 S88 FSX registered?

S88 FSX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is S88 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 FSX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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