MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
damage wheel rims.
deterioration front and rear number plates.
stone chips front windscreen.
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
damage wheel rims.
deterioration front and rear number plates.
stone chips front windscreen.
Both front brake discs are below manufacturer recommended thickness.
Both rear suspension lower arms, inner bushes bonding deteriorated.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emmisions too low, peak not detected.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non gen brake pad sensor is starting to chaffe through (front).
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA55 HDD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HDD, 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 SA55 HDD registered?
SA55 HDD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2005.
Is SA55 HDD safe to buy?
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