MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,146 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord at time of test
vehicle too clean to register emission reading
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord at time of test
vehicle too clean to register emission reading
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Emissions to low for smokemeter to read unable to get printout
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SK55 XFD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SK55 XFD, 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 SK55 XFD registered?
SK55 XFD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2005.
Is SK55 XFD safe to buy?
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