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SB55 TGV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

235,293 mi
Last recorded235,293 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 235,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 235,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL TYRES BELOW LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 224,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 224,038 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 212,164 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 212,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 203,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 191,943 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 191,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 181,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn thin and are only just acceptable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 181,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn thin and are only just acceptable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 164,926 miles

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2019 164,814 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2018 147,008 miles

Offside Front brake hose retaining bracket insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2018 146,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake hose retaining bracket insecure

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 106,275 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,152 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 97,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,902 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 82,594 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 82,594 miles

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,088 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 73,088 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust emissions too clean for diesel tester to pick up

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,090 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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SB55 TGV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TGV, 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 SB55 TGV registered?

SB55 TGV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is SB55 TGV safe to buy?

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