MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Back to front to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Back to front to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
engine light on
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread, deteriorating,slght damage outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight diff oil leak.
diff oil leak
full under covers fitted.
Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.
Offside front Tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but has not reached cords.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.
Offside front Tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but has not reached cords.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH55 WZE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SH55 WZE, 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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What year was SH55 WZE registered?
SH55 WZE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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