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SA55 XWC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,786 mi
Last recorded106,786 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,786 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,391 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,629 miles

front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

front link bars have slight play

front suspension arm bushes have play

n/s/f track rod end has play

Pass 31 Dec 2015 84,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,068 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 80,068 miles

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,380 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 74,380 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,332 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 63,332 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,758 miles

front number plate deteriorated (still fully legible)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,491 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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SA55 XWC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA55 XWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA55 XWC registered?

SA55 XWC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SA55 XWC safe to buy?

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