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SG55 ZCO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 ZCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 118,105 miles

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 4 Oct 2014 104,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 104,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,339 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,115 miles

emissions to low to detect a reading

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,972 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,539 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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SG55 ZCO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SG55 ZCO, 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 SG55 ZCO registered?

SG55 ZCO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is SG55 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 ZCO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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