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SJ55 SNZ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,014 mi
Last recorded141,014 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 SNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 141,014 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 132,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 116,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 110,424 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,310 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

air bag fault

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

Fail 19 Dec 2012 87,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag fault

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,070 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 76,070 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,532 miles

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

front and rear disc s scored

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,243 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,546 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 33,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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SJ55 SNZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ55 SNZ, 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 SJ55 SNZ registered?

SJ55 SNZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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