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SB55 TEU

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

149,054 mi
Last recorded149,054 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 149,054 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 132,433 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,054 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal very soft (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet catch not securing (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn bald on inner shoulder exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti role bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps worn (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken, benefit of the doubt given as system still considered to be secure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four rear sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light indicating issue

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2021 127,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 127,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 124,795 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 124,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on rear wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 118,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on rear wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 113,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Dec 2017 113,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer edge worn ,245/40/zrf14 93y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn,245/40/zrf14, 93y (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,979 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut on side wall 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 108,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut on side wall 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,068 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 75,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 75,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,288 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2011 55,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,626 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 50,791 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 50,791 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,452 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,813 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 32,813 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SB55 TEU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SB55 TEU, 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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SB55 TEU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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