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SA55 TUP

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,418 mi
Last recorded119,418 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 TUP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,470 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,075 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 94,074 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,612 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 88,612 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 75,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 70,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight play in off side steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 65,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 65,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 55,314 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 38,917 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,182 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 33,182 miles

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

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 TUP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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