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SA55 BXF

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

191,825 mi
Last recorded191,825 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 191,825 miles

Emissions not tested exsessive smoke from exhaust tail pipe and also from under bonnet where dpf meets manifold (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod worn (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy hose split to webbing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor to front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy hose split to webbing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor to front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush debonded (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush debonded (2.4.G.2)

front and rear bumpers damaged

tyre monitor light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 183,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush reaction arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

all round body damage

oil level below minimum topped up before test

various check lights coming on check screen

Fail 27 Mar 2017 183,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords scrubbed inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush reaction arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

all round body damage

oil level below minimum topped up before test

various check lights coming on check screen

Pass 7 Mar 2016 166,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush serperating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed and near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 166,415 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush serperating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush seperating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed and near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 155,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to detect throttle

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 155,446 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to detect throttle

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 145,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front seat is loose on offside adjustment rail

Fail 3 Mar 2014 145,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front seat is loose on offside adjustment rail

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2013 130,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 130,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 114,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on dash

dash displaying "tyre puncture"

Fail 29 Feb 2012 114,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on dash

dash displaying "tyre puncture"

Pass 14 Oct 2010 95,786 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 95,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,129 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,862 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corosion to metal brake pipes

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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SA55 BXF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SA55 BXF, 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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SA55 BXF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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